Community Health Assessment (CHA) & Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)

The Erie County Community Health Assessment (CHA) uses public health data, community surveys and focus groups to identify the health needs and issues of the county.

The Erie County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is the long-term effort to address some of the public health problems that are identified through the CHA process and activities.

Together, the CHA and CHIP summarize the information about the county’s current health status, needs, and issues and then plan where resources should be used to best meet the community’s needs.

The CHA and CHIP can be used as resources for health care providers, policy makers, social service agencies, community groups/organizations, religious institutions, educational institutions, businesses, and residents who are interested in working toward improving the health status of Erie County and the overall quality of life of its residents. It is the intent of the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and its community partners that the information presented in this report is a useful community resource and a catalyst for new ideas and effective collaborations, interventions, and campaigns.

2025-2030 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan

Below you will find links to the Erie County 2025-2030 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the health status, needs, and priorities of Erie County residents, informed by data analysis, community input, and partner collaboration.

The Community Health Assessment identifies key health trends, disparities, and community strengths, while the Community Health Improvement Plan outlines strategic goals, priority areas, and coordinated actions to address identified needs. These documents serve as a roadmap for public health efforts and cross-sector collaboration aimed at improving health outcomes and advancing health equity across Erie County.

Download Erie County Community Health Assessment & Community Health Improvement Plan 2025-2030.

2025-2030 Erie County CHA Supplementals

2025-2030 Erie County Department of Health Workplan

We Welcome Your Feedback

We are welcoming feedback from people who live, work, and/or go to school in Erie County. If you have expertise on any topic in this CHA due to either personal or professional experiences, we would love to hear your thoughts! This may include additional information about a topic or your perspective which may vary from how the topic is represented in this report. Our objective is to have a clear and comprehensive understanding of the realities of life in Erie County. Feedback can be provided via web form by clicking on this link.