Creating a Healthier Henderson County, Together
Welcome Neighbor
Creating a healthy community to live, work & play
Partnership for Health is a community coalition focused on improving health in Henderson County, North Carolina. Together, we support collective impact efforts around community health priorities including those of the most recent Community Health Assessment. We are committed to approaching our work through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Build
Build and sustain a community coalition with a focus on improving health.
Lead
Exercise influence and leadership in all areas of community health.
Collaborate
Collaborate and encourage actionable initiatives to address barriers to optimal health.
Advocate
Advocate for the inclusion of health in all policies.
Henderson County is the Healthiest in Western North Carolina
According to the 2020 County Health Rankings report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Henderson County is one of the healthiest in the state. “We are thrilled with the County Health Rankings report; this year’s ranking is clear confirmation of the strength of collaboration and of our community’s tremendous commitment to work together toward common goals,” said Judith Long, chair of the Partnership For Health.
How We Set Health Initiatives: Community Health Assessments
Henderson County conducts a Community Health Assessment (CHA) every three years. Through comprehensive data collection, analysis and community engagement, the CHA identifies key health needs and issues in the county. In turn a Community Health Improvement Plan is created as a guide to address the identified Health Priorities.
Improving Community Health: WNC Healthy Impact
The WNC Health Network, through their initiative, Western North Carolina Healthy Impact, provides support to the local health department throughout the Community Health Assessment cycle for community health improvement.
