Maricopa Health Matters

Public Health is a collaborative effort and partnerships are an essential piece to ensuring that community representation is at the center of what we do. One of the most important ways that Maricopa County of Public Health (MCPH) does this is by conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), also referred to as the Community Health Assessment (CHA), every three years.

  1. What's a CHNA
  2. Why it's important
  3. how we use the data

A CHNA is a comprehensive data collection effort to identify the strengths, challenges, health priorities, and opportunities to address and improve public health. Every three years, Maricopa County Public Health, in collaboration with healthcare and community partners, conducts a CHNA to develop a deeper understanding from residents about issues that relate to quality of life, availability of vital services, physical and mental health, and more. 

The CHNA examines what factors contribute to different health issues in certain communities, and why some issues affect some more than others. This research is supported by Synapse, a collaboration of healthcare partners, and the Health Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County (HIPMC). To learn more about the CHNA process, and the role Synapse and the HIPMC play, click the play button below.

Helpful links

Past CHNA data:

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Contact
Email us:
maricopahealthmatters@maricopa.gov

The next CHNA survey launches March 1, 2023. We need your help to ensure the survey reaches your community and the populations you serve. Here's how you can get involved and become a CHNA Champion!

  • Sign-up to receive emails with the latest CHNA news and updates. 
  • Complete the events form to share with us any upcoming community events from January – May 2023 at your organization or other local organizations that we can participate in to promote the survey. 
  • Use the events calendar to stay informed about community events throughout Maricopa County where the survey will be promoted and where residents can take it.