Speak Up! County launches Community Health Needs Assessment
The CHNA is a vital process conducted every three years to help leaders identify priorities to drive funding, programming, and policy efforts. A key component of the process is a community survey to capture the voices and perspectives of local residents.
The goal of the survey is to better understand challenges facing our community, determine community needs, and identify ways to work together to find meaningful solutions to those needs. To participate in the survey, you must be 18 years old or older. The survey should take most people no more than 10
minutes to complete. The CHNA survey is now open to all Davidson County residents and can be completed online at: 2025 Community Health Needs Survey.
“Your voice matters! The Davidson County Health Department needs your input to shape the future of health in Davidson County by participating in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. Data collected during this assessment directly informs our priorities and strategies for the next three
years.
By sharing your thoughts, you will help the health department towards our mission of improving the quality of life of those in our community.” said Lillian Koontz, Health Director, at the Davidson County Health Department. “Please and thank you for considering this survey, your health is your
wealth!”
In addition to the survey, the assessment process also includes a review of secondary data, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. An advisory committee will review all of the information to identify priority areas and develop a roadmap for local action.
Davidson County Health Department is completing the CHNA process as an active member of the Central Carolina Community Collaborative. About Central Carolina Community Collaborative: The Collaborative’s purpose is to amplify our local community voice through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process. The Central Carolina Community Collaborative brings together 6 health systems (27 hospitals), 11 health departments, and 4 United Way agencies. The collaborative work is centered around: aligned CHNA cycle timing, consistent data collection (both primary and secondary standardized elements with county-level customization available), report writing and formatting (providing a standardized template that each county can then customize), and resources to support funding and sustainability.
For media inquiries related to the press release, contact: janna.walker@davidsoncountync.gov.
