Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs)
A Catalyst for Change
St. Joseph’s Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, not only as a caring community member but also as a catalyst for change. We participate in many community partnerships aimed at assessing the current health status of our community and identifying opportunities to make a difference, with a special focus on those who are poor and vulnerable.
We partner with local county health departments, other health care providers, insurers, and community members, who are dedicated to improving the health of the residents of Onondaga County, through the Onondaga County CHNA Steering Committee.
Every three years this group completes a Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) for each of our hospitals. The CHNA shares a current profile of health status, wellness, health delivery, and public-sourced opinions about health in the Capital Region and identifies significant health issues in the communities we serve.
This assessment contains both quantitative and qualitative data sources, along with significant stakeholder and public input. This information is used to develop a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Implementation Strategy that will guide each of our hospitals, as well as St. Joseph’s Health Community Benefit programming and activities. It also helps us track our progress.
The CHNA and Implementation Strategy form the Community Service Plan. This is not a static document but a dynamic roadmap that will improve the health and well-being of residents in the Capital Region. These documents comply with the requirements of the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as well as the NYS Department of Health.
For more information, please contact Melissa Zapotocki, Regional Director, Community Health and Well-Being at: melissa.zapotocki@sphp.com