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. 

The 2024 Community Health Assessment Survey is Now Closed

A survey was conducted from September 2024 until January 31, 2025 to gain community input on the areas that should be focused on for the Community Health Improvement Plan. The survey was available in Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, English, Spanish, and Swahili. Participants could take the survey online or on paper at community events. A raffle for 2 $100 Tops gift cards was offered as an incentive. Winners will be drawn in February 2025. Thank you to all who participated! Focus Groups will be held in 2025 as the next phase of research for the 2025-2030 CHA-CHIP.