The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) announced the start of its community health survey. The survey period runs through October 4, 2019 and is part of the larger 2020 Community Health Assessment (CHA). A Community Health Assessment, which is conducted every five years, compiles data to best understand health issues and factors affecting the health of Allegheny County residents. In addition to the survey, CHA 2020 will include a series of focus groups and the use of a variety of existing data sources. Additional information regarding the survey and 2020 Community Health Assessment can be found on the department’s web page: www.alleghenycounty.us/cha.
This survey focuses on health equity and will be used to design a new Community Health Improvement Plan, which will outline goals and strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of all Allegheny County residents. All residents of Allegheny County over 18 years of age are strongly encouraged to participate. By taking the survey, individuals are helping ACHD identify the key needs of Allegheny County communities.
For those that do not want to take the survey online, paper surveys are available at several locations.
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ACHD’s Administrative Offices, located at 542 Fourth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh and at the department’s Immunization Clinic, Tuberculosis Clinic, HIV/STD Clinic, Pediatric Dental Clinics and WIC locations. Addresses and hours of operation for those locations can be found here.
- ACHD has also partnered with local organizations that will help distribute paper versions of the survey starting today. Partners include Women for a Healthy Environment, Consumer Health Coalition, Mon Valley Providers Council, Group Against Smog and Pollution, City of Pittsburgh – Mayor’s Office, United Way 211, Squirrel Hill Health Center, East Liberty Family Health Care Center, Gateway Health, The Building Block of Natrona and the county’s Department of Human Services.
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The Allegheny County Library Association will be joining the effort on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. They will be providing paper surveys at all 70+ libraries across Allegheny County. To find the closest library to you, visit the Allegheny County Library Association website.
Please help us spread the word about this survey. Following are sample messages to share this information with residents.
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ACHD has launched its community health survey & your participation will help ACHD identify the key needs of Allegheny County communities. Your voice matters! Complete it now: http://bit.ly/ACHDchs. Paper surveys are also available. Call 412-687-2243 for more information.
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What health issues are impacting your community? How can these issues be addressed? Be sure to answer by taking ACHD’s community health survey now: http://bit.ly/ACHDchs. Paper surveys are also available. Call 412-687-2243 for more details. Your voice matters!
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By completing ACHD’s community health survey you are helping ACHD identify the key needs of Allegheny County communities. Your voice matters! Take it now (http://bit.ly/ACHDchs). Or if you prefer to fill out a paper version, call 412-687-2243 for more information.
Any local organization interested in helping with this effort can contact Alaina Conner via this form link or by calling 412-578-8364.
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