December 1, 2023
Media Contact: Caitlin Hodge, Caitlin.Hodge@vdh.virginia.gov
Chickahominy Health District and Partner Agencies to Host 2023 Charles City Community Health Forum
CHARLES CITY, Va. – The Chickahominy Health District along with several community partners will kick off the Charles City County Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP) on Tuesday, December 12. All Charles City-based organizations and community members are invited to take part in this process to help identify health priorities by reviewing the results of the recently completed Community Health Assessment (CHA).
Community partners, including Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Department of Social Services, Charles City Economic Development, Charles City County Fire & Rescue, Charles City County Parks & Recreation, Charles City County Public Schools, Plan RVA, Proclaiming Grace Outreach, Central Virginia Health Services, Thrive VA, Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, Victim Witness, and VCU Massey Cancer Center have worked over several months to identify strengths and challenges present in the county that can influence health. They will discuss those findings and are asking the community for help in determining priority areas. As part of the process, goals will be set for improving the county’s health over the next five years. Community insights are valued and encouraged, and residents are invited to attend additional CHIP meetings in the New Year as well to provide additional input.
“This is a great opportunity for folks to come together to review the community health assessment results and then choose what health topics to focus on based on what they learned and their experiences,” said the district’s Population Health Planning and Improvement Coordinator Emily Hines. “We hope to see you there!”
The meeting will start at 10 a.m. and end by 11:30 a.m. and will be held in the Auditorium at the County Administration Building (10900 Courthouse Rd, Charles City, VA 23030). A virtual option will also be available. Please register to attend by visiting https://tinyurl.com/CCForum2023 or by emailing CHDWellness@vdh.virginia.gov. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, as well as door prizes. Afterwards, the health department will offer COVID and flu vaccines for those ages 12+ who are due (anyone under 18 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult); please bring ID, and if you have health insurance, all insurance cards. To learn more, please visit: www.vdh.virginia.gov/chickahominy/community-health-assessment/ or call 804-382-6159.
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