In response to the key findings and recommendations from the most recent Community Report Card for Western Connecticut (CRC), the CRC SteeringCommittee convened two Community Health Conversations with key community stakeholders in October 2012. During the Conversations, the need for collective commitment and responsibility in the prioritization of health issues and development of an action plan for health improvement were emphasized. The objectives of the Community Health Conversations were to: 1) obtain input and insight from a diverse group of stakeholders, 2) reac
Johnson Memorial Hospital's Community Health Needs Assessment addressed a number of areas of interest, including obesity, diabetes, behavioral health, and alcohol/substance abuse. The report identified problems, Johnson Memorial Hospital's strategies to fix the problems, and specific programs in place.
This Community Health Needs Assessment was carried out in 2013 to identify current and future healthcare needs in the community and to improve and strengthen programs and services provided to address them. They surveyed residents in the service area and local community agencies, and compiled this report which addresses areas of interest, including cancer, diabetes, and prenatal care.
This Community Health Needs Assessment was carried out in order for Griffin Hospital to gain a better understanding of the Valley community around it. Based on the results, the hospital will improve the services it provides.
Bristol Hospital led a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to evaluate the health needs of individuals living in and around Bristol, Connecticut beginning in 2013. The purpose of the assessment was to gather information about local health needs and health behaviors. The assessment examined a variety of indicators including risky health behaviors (alcohol use, tobacco use) and chronic health conditions (diabetes, heart disease).The completion of the CHNA enabled Bristol Hospital to take an in-depth look at its greater community.