The Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA-CHIP) helps local public health organizations create programs to improve the health of a community – a community where everyone has a fair and just opportunity to achieve their best health.

The CHA-CHIP aims to improve community health, eliminate health disparities, and advance toward health equity. These activities help us understand the biggest health problems in Harris County and how different groups can work together to solve them. Information from the CHA helps create the CHIP, a strategic plan to tackle the most important issues impacting Harris County and coordinate community resources.

As part of the CHA-CHIP, Harris County Public Health formed a Steering Committee that includes representatives from diverse community partners. This group provides important guidance and feedback on how to plan, take action, and share information about the CHA and CHIP. Together, the Steering Committee members help ensure that everyone in Harris County has the opportunity to reach their best health and well-being.