People playing tennis on an indoor court with purple glow-in-the-dark lighting.

Children and adults riding bicycles during a CHNA event

People serving fresh fruit at a CHNA community event.

Man preparing to throw a disc in a game of disc golf

Unified Community Health Needs Assessment

The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a cyclical 3-year process crafted to give the Pottawatomie County community space to give their say on the biggest needs regarding health and healthcare, informing pivotal decisionmakers and organizations on strategic next steps as they structure future health programs, policies, and services.

The CHNA is a collaborative health survey conducted with the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health and vital community partners. The information that informs the CHNA is gathered from the Community Health Survey, Community Health Conversations, and secondary data sources.

Circular diagram of CHNA community health improvement cycle.

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a cyclical 3-year process crafted to give the Pottawatomie County community space to give their say on the biggest needs regarding health and healthcare.

The process informs pivotal decisionmakers and organizations on strategic next steps as they structure future health programs, policies, and services, and provides a structured time scope to take steps forward often.

2024 Key Findings: What We've Learned

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Food Access & Nutrition

Reduce food insecurity by ensuring individuals have access to food while also promoting healthy options to lower the risk of chronic conditions among the population.

2 in 5 food insecure respondents have limited physical ability

19% of the population experiences food insecurity, with 7% more at risk.

Behavioral Health

Improve the health and quality of life of individuals affected by behavioral health conditions through prevention, screening, and treatment of identified disorders.

1 in 5 reported 11+ poor mental health days in the county.

83% of Pott County mental health needs go untreated.

Neighborhood &
Built Environment

Creating neighborhoods and environments that promote safe and healthy living conditions.

10% of Pott Co households rely on walking for transportation.

Over 25% of households spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

Social Connection
& Belonging

Enhancement of social and environmental structures to promote healthy living within the population; feelings of belonging through increased social connection are vital for overall health.