Local health organizations in Jefferson and Dodge counties have announced that they have recently completed a Community Health Assessment and are hosting a Community Health Summit to discuss results of the assessment and to inform next steps.
Those interested in participating in the summit, either virtually or in person, must register by Aug. 5.
The summit will be held Thursday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Comfort Suites Conference Center, 725 Paradise Ln., Johnson Creek.
A registration link is here: https://watertownhealthfoundation.com/events.html, or call Traci: 920-568-5244.
According to the release, the Community Health Assessment (CHA) is a public health tool used to assess and prioritize significant health needs, and helps to create a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for improving the overall health of local communities.
Organizations involved in the CHA and Community Health Summit include the Jefferson County Health Department, Dodge County Human Services and Health Department, Watertown Department of Public Health, Fort Healthcare, Greater Community Health Foundation, Watertown Regional Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam, the release stated.
“The voice of community members is critical to improving the health of our community members. Community members are invited to attend the Community Health Summit so that leading health agencies have the opportunity to present the results of the Community Health Assessment. This will be followed by a discussion with community members and partners to inform development of the Community Health Improvement Plan,” the release noted.
Community members may contact the Jefferson County Health Department: Health@jeffersoncountywi.gov with questions or comments.
A Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan will be posted on the department’s website and social media pages, according to the release.
Fort Memorial Hospital, file photo.
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