ECU Health is currently seeking feedback from community members in eastern North Carolina on their Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This feedback is crucial for the health system to understand the most pressing health issues affecting these communities. Conducted every three years, the CHNA serves as the foundation for improving and promoting good health in the region.
The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and all responses are confidential. Feedback from the survey helps ensure that health care needs are met in the 29 counties ECU Health serves. The survey will remain open until June 7, 2024. By directly engaging with the community, ECU Health can better tailor their efforts to promote wellness and address critical health challenges. They are encouraging all community members aged 15 and older to complete the CHNA survey to provide meaningful feedback on how ECU Health can enhance health and well-being in eastern North Carolina.
Once the CHNA analysis is complete, the results will be used to prioritize strategies aimed at meeting the community’s health needs in order to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and can be accessed through a provided link. The most valuable insights come directly from community members themselves as this process involves collecting and analysing comprehensive data, including demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related statistics.