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CHNA / CHIP
Every 3 years, we take a community health needs assessment, then take the findings & work for the next two years toward solutions for those issues identified in the community improvement health plan.
Six Pottawatomie County Health Champions Celebrated at CHIP Semi-Annual Meeting
On Tuesday, June 23, community partners and health advocates gathered at Oklahoma Baptist University for a halftime celebration of Pottawatomie County’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), taking stock of six months of community-driven work and looking ahead to a strong second half of 2026. The event featured a progress report on six months of collaborative work across the county’s health coalitions — including approval of Shawnee’s Safe Streets for All action plan, par
Jul 24 min read
A Look Back at 2026's Pottawatomie County Sleep Challenge
In just 14 days, 143 participants turned small daily habits into big results, logging over 8 million steps, building routines, and forming new connections along the way. The challenge may be over, but the momentum doesn’t have to be.
Mar 312 min read
How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?
A practical guide for parents on sleep that supports growing brains, steady moods, and mornings that don’t feel like survival mode.
Feb 235 min read
Turning Community Voices into Action: Building Our Community Health Improvement Plan
Over the past several months, we’ve been listening, and now we’re acting. Thanks to the voices of community members who participated in last year’s Community Health Needs Assessment, we’re taking purposeful steps to respond to what we have learned. We’ve held three key meetings so far to shape our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP): A Stakeholder Engagement Meeting brought diverse perspectives to the table. An Accountability Meeting helped us draft goal statements and
May 20, 20251 min read
Community Health Needs Assessment Snapshot Event
On Monday, November 18th we celebrated the publishing of the largest Community Health Needs Assessment completed in the state of Oklahoma! Not only is this a win for collaboration and partnerships, but it’s also a win because this data helps leaders in Pottawatomie County understand the needs of our community better! This effort was led by a dedicated task force including Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System, Avedis Foundation, Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County, Gate
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Community Health Needs Assessment FAQ
The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a collaborative health survey conducted to identify and analyze health needs and resources.
Nov 1, 20242 min read
Pogo's Story
Pogo is a county-wide movement with a goal: to make Pottawatomie County the healthiest in Oklahoma.
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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