A Community Health Assessment (CHA) is a comprehensive, community-driven process used to understand local health needs, identify priorities, and guide action.
Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH), in partnership with organizations and residents across both counties, conducts a CHA every three years to ensure our work reflects the most pressing needs of the community. The most recent assessment was completed in 2025, building on previous assessments to provide an updated, data-driven understanding of health in Granville and Vance counties.
The 2025 CHA was conducted through a collaborative process led by GVPH with support from community partners and stakeholders.
Over several months, this work included:
This approach ensures that both data and lived experiences shape a complete picture of community health.
Through this process, two key priority areas were identified as the most pressing opportunities to improve health and well-being in our community:
These priorities reflect both the data and the voices of residents, highlighting the need for improved access to care, prevention strategies, and stronger community support systems.
Findings from the CHA directly inform the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)—a three-year roadmap that outlines specific goals, strategies, and actions to address priority health needs.
The current 2026–2028 CHIP focuses on:
Community input doesn’t stop with the assessment.
GVPH will host a Community Health Assessment Symposium later this summer to:
This event will help ensure that community voices continue to guide how we move from planning to action.
The CHA and CHIP together serve as the foundation for:
Most importantly, they ensure that the health priorities of Granville and Vance counties are driven by the community, for the community.
Granville Vance Public Health is proud to present our 50th Anniversary Annual Report, highlighting the progress and achievements of the past year and reflecting on the changes in our community over the last five decades.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we remain committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Explore the full report to learn more about our work and the future of public health in Granville and Vance Counties.
For more information about GVPH community health assessments, please contact:
Frankie Sanchez, MPH
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