Gaston County engaged in a robust process to define the health priorities for the County Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). In partnership with CaroMont Health System, the 2021 Community Health Assessment (CHA) was conducted and the results were shared with both internal and external community partners. Together, people voted the following three topics to be Gaston County's health piorities:
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Access to Healthcare: Neighborhood Initiative
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Infant and Maternal Health
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Substance Use and Misuse
The next step is to develop and implement the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) that outlines the long-term and systematic strategies to target community health needs, ultimately, strengthening the health and well-being of all Gaston County residents.
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