Episode #413 How Community Health Assessments Drive Change
- Laura Hollabaugh
- 9 hours ago
- 2 min read
On This Episode Of The Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Huntley offers a deep dive into the world of community health assessments. She explores the identity crisis surrounding these assessments, the interdisciplinary nature of public health, and the challenge of industry silos. Dr. Huntley breaks down the five most common types of community health assessments, discusses their critical functions, and highlights what sets her firm apart in delivering impactful, equity-driven health insights. Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how community health assessments drive meaningful change and why they are essential for effective public health action.
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Conversation Highlights
Community health assessments are essential for effective public health action.
They provide evidence-based insights for strategic decision-making.
Assessments help organizations track progress over time and adapt to changing needs.
Community engagement is crucial for accurate and meaningful assessments.
Different types of assessments serve various purposes in public health.
SWOT analysis is a valuable tool for understanding organizational strengths and weaknesses.
Patient population estimates help forecast healthcare needs and plan resources.
Collaboration among organizations enhances the effectiveness of community health assessments.
The firm emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to tackle complex health issues.
Data collection must be connected to actionable strategies for real impact.
“Rather than making assumptions about what a community needs, these assessments provide us with evidence-based insights that guide strategic decision-making and resource allocation when it's done properly and when it's done well.” — Dr. Huntley
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DrCHHuntley LLC is a public health consulting firm that specializes in epidemiology consulting, supporting large nonprofit organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida that serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We also provide nationwide public health consulting and epidemiology consulting support to BIPOC organizations across the United States.