You Are Invited to the Upcoming Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Public Input Session
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County, in close partnership with Frederick Health and the Frederick County Health Department will host the highly anticipated Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Public Input Session. The Public Input Session will take place at the Frederick Health Village. This event offers residents the opportunity to influence the future of Frederick County’s health initiatives. By sharing their insights, participants will help guide the health priorities for the 2025 – 2028 Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) cycle.
Registration is required. To register, please visit https://healthierfrederick.org/events.
Event Details
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 9:00am – 12:00pm (Doors open at 8:30am for breakfast)
Where: Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701 (Hybrid via Zoom)
The snow date for this event will be Tuesday, January 28, 2025 (same time and location).
The hybrid nature of the event ensures accessibility for a broader audience, underscoring the Coalition’s commitment to health equity and community engagement.
The CHNA Public Input Session is a cornerstone for shaping health strategies that address pressing community health needs. It builds on the Coalition and our partners’ longstanding dedication to health equity, public health advocacy, and fostering community partnerships.
Subject matter experts will be presenting on four pressing health issues in Frederick County, based on data from the July 2024 Community Health Survey, September 2024 focus groups, public Root Causes Surveys, and secondary data. These pressing issues include:
Racial Equity and Justice
Housing
Food/Nutrition
Mental Health/Social Isolation
We are welcoming all Frederick County residents to join us and help us capture the diverse voices of our community. By participating, attendees can contribute to a collective vision for a healthier Frederick County as their insights will directly inform the next LHIP, ensuring that community and data-driven priorities remain at the heart of the planning process.
Registration is required. To register, please visit https://healthierfrederick.org/events.
Refreshments will be provided along with light breakfast items generously provided by Wegmans.
Whether you are able to join in-person or online, your participation is invaluable. Let’s build a healthier Frederick together!