A community health improvement plan is a long-term plan, describing how the local health department and a broad set of community partners are addressing needs identified in the last community health assessment. This 2022-25 plan is based on a community health assessment completed for Washoe County in 2022. The Community Health Assessment Steering Committee reviewed the top health issues from the 2022 assessment and identified four underlying health priorities for 2022-25 (see below).
Many organizations are involved in addressing these priorities. Completing and monitoring the plan, in collaboration with community stakeholders and partners, is a responsibility of the Washoe County Health District under Nevada Statutes §145A and is required by the Public Health Accreditation Board. WCHD leads the Community Health Assessment and will compile updates and revisions to the plan in annual reports. “Community” refers to the whole population of Washoe County, as opposed to the health of any one individual. “Health” includes not only our health outcomes but also the health factors that influence health. This plan is about improving the health of the community together and achieving the Health District and community’s vision.
Our Plan to Improve the Health of Our Community
The CHIP is a collaborative effort with the community to address public health challenges based on the results of the 2022-25 Washoe County Community Health Assessment (CHA) activities and community inputs. We’re pleased to announce the four 2022-25 CHIP focus areas:
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The CHA rankings reveal a snapshot of how health looks in Washoe County by showcasing how health is influenced by factors where we live, learn, work and play. Secondary and primary data were examined and ranked by community need in the CHA. The rankings compare the health of other counties within Nevada, and the US to provide a starting point for change. The Washoe County Health District’s Equity team also conducted a listening tour with community leaders to gain additional input to inform the CHIP planning process.
Health Priority #1: Access to Healthcare
Nearly one in five adults in Washoe County was estimated to have a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, not including substance use disorders or developmental disorders. The 2015 Washoe County age-adjusted suicide mortality rate was 22.5 per 100,000 population, a rate higher than both Nevada (18.2 per 100,000) and the United States (13.3 per 100,000). Washoe County’s suicide mortality rate has been higher than the national rates every year from 2006 through 2017.
Targeted CHNA Mental Health Indicators for
Washoe County compared to Nevada State Value
(Click the indicators below to learn more)
Nearly one in five adults in Washoe County was estimated to have a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, not including substance use disorders or developmental disorders. The 2015 Washoe County age-adjusted suicide mortality rate was 22.5 per 100,000 population, a rate higher than both Nevada (18.2 per 100,000) and the United States (13.3 per 100,000). Washoe County’s suicide mortality rate has been higher than the national rates every year from 2006 through 2017.
Targeted CHA Preventative Health Behaviors Indicators for
Washoe County compared to Nevada State Value
(Click the indicators below to learn more)
Nearly one in five adults in Washoe County was estimated to have a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, not including substance use disorders or developmental disorders. The 2015 Washoe County age-adjusted suicide mortality rate was 22.5 per 100,000 population, a rate higher than both Nevada (18.2 per 100,000) and the United States (13.3 per 100,000). Washoe County’s suicide mortality rate has been higher than the national rates every year from 2006 through 2017.
Targeted CHA Social Determinants of Health Indicators for
Washoe County compared to Nevada State Value
(Click the indicators below to learn more)
Nearly one in five adults in Washoe County was estimated to have a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, not including substance use disorders or developmental disorders. The 2015 Washoe County age-adjusted suicide mortality rate was 22.5 per 100,000 population, a rate higher than both Nevada (18.2 per 100,000) and the United States (13.3 per 100,000). Washoe County’s suicide mortality rate has been higher than the national rates every year from 2006 through 2017.
Targeted CHA Mental Health Indicators for
Washoe County compared to Nevada State Value
(Click the indicators below to learn more)
The Washoe County Health District would like to thank the following organizations for their participation in the CHIP committee meetings, stakeholder interviews, action plan development and for serving as subject matter experts to shape the development of the Community Health Improvement Plan and the priorities outlined within.
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Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
CASA
University of Nevada, Reno
Charles Schwab Bank
Children’s Cabinet
City of Reno
City of Sparks
Communities in Schools, Western Nevada
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Community Health Alliance
Community Services Agency
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Health Plan of Nevada
High Sierra AHEC
Immunize Nevada
JTNN
NAMI
Nevada Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Community Services
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Suicide Prevention
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Primary Care Office
Nevada Housing Coalition
Northern Nevada HOPES
NVEnergy
Praxis
Quest Counseling & Consulting
REMSA
Reno Area Alliance for the Homeless
Reno Housing Authority
Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce
Renown Health
Ridge House
Saint Mary’s Health Network
Silver Summit Health Plan
Social Entrepreneurs, Inc.
The Eddy House
Truckee Meadows Healthy Communities
Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Authority
Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
United Health Care
University of Nevada, Reno School of Community Health Sciences
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Veterans Affairs
Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Volunteers of America Northern Nevada
Washoe County
Washoe County Health District
Washoe County Human Services Agency
Washoe County School District Wells Fargo
Thanks to our partners
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