Community
Health
Assessment

The community health assessment (CHA) is an on-going process which identifies the strengths and the needs of the region, enables the community-wide establishment of health priorities and facilitates collaborative planning directed at improving health status and the quality of life of residents.

The CHA identifies and measures the health status of the population of the Regional Health Authority.  It examines the way health services are used, what services are needed and the ability of the region to respond to these needs.  It also measures the various environmental and behavioral influences on health and well being in communities and within the region as a whole.