Assessing our community’s health is critical for understanding our strengths and opportunities for improvement. In order to create healthy, connected, vibrant communities, health departments across Virginia are engaging community stakeholders, key organizations, and residents to review health indicators and determine priorities for improvement.
To do this, the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) created the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP). MAPP is a strategic framework for organizations, coalitions, and community members to work together for improved health and well-being for all. Since 2007, we have completed three rounds of MAPP2Health assessments and improvement planning with our partners Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and UVA Health.
What was in the 2022 MAPP2Health Process?
In the most recent MAPP2Health in 2022, participants worked together to identify ways to reduce barriers to health equity. The 2022 MAPP2Health included these partners and processes:
- Locality-specific work groups convened subject matter experts to review current strategies, research evidence-based best practices, and recommend a variety of improvements to address each priority.
- Photovoice projects that capture photographic representation of the intersection of health and life from those who historically experience systemic barriers to health.
- Focus on policies and strategies that advance health equity related to the built environment and healthcare access.
- Publish a 2022 MAPP2Health Report by September 1, 2022. Read the 2022 MAPP2Health Report here.
What’s new in 2025 MAPP2Health?
For this MAPP2Health cycle, we are using MAPP2.0 – the most updated framework for the assessment process. We have brought together a group of 16 advisors from organizations and agencies to make up a Steering Committee. We also completed a randomized door-to-door household survey in Nelson County. Now we need your help!
From focus groups for community members to our Stakeholder Survey for organizations, there are several ways for you to get engaged with MAPP2Health.
The 2025 MAPP2Health report will be published in September 2025. Stay tuned to BRHD’s newsletter and social media to get updates of our progress
For questions on the MAPP2Health, please contact CHA/CHIP Program Officer Jen Fleisher >>