Healdsburg Hospital Community Health Improvement Plan 2024-2026

This document is a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for Healdsburg Hospital covering the years 2024 to 2026. It outlines the hospital's commitment to enhancing the health and quality of life for the communities it serves, particularly focusing on individuals facing social inequities and health disparities. The plan is informed by a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) conducted in 2023, which utilized both quantitative and qualitative data to identify significant community health needs. The identified priorities for the upcoming years include addressing behavioral health and substance use disorders, improving access to healthcare and dental services, tackling homelessness and housing instability, and addressing aging issues. The document emphasizes the importance of health equity and outlines strategies to engage with the community to address these needs effectively. It also discusses the hospital's governance approval process for the CHIP and the ongoing commitment to serve all community members, especially the uninsured and underinsured.