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Healthy Columbia Willamette Collaborative

The Healthy Columbia Willamette Collaborative (HCWC) is a partnership between hospital systems, local county health departments, and coordinated care organizations in Clark County, Clackamas County, Multnomah County, and Washington County, that have come together to fund one regional Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). By jointly supporting a single CHNA, these partners are able to maximize their resources, avoid duplication of efforts and overburdening the community, and identify regional trends and opportunities for programs and services. It is important for Clackamas County because it helps deepens community partnerships, centers and emphasizes community wisdom, tells stories reflective of lived experiences, and informs and influences those important decisions that are being made on behalf of the community. Organizations that rely on the CHNA includes hospitals, public health related organization, community-based ones, etc., in order to improve the health of a community. For more information about the HCWC, click here.

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What is a Community Health Needs Assessment?

A CHNA is a report that describes a community’s perception of its population’s well-being. It involves gaining insight and feedback from community members about what they think their strengths, resources, gaps, and health needs are. A CHNA is needed for accreditation for hospitals for every 3 years and local public health departments every 5 years.

What is a Community Health Improvement Plan?

A community health improvement plan (CHIP) is a plan that serves to improve the lives of residents, aiming to make the county more equitable. The CHIP is built on the needs and priorities identified by the community in the community health needs assessment. 
Community Health Needs Assessment

2022
Community Health Needs Assessment
For more information on our methodology, data collection, and the history of our work and partnerships, read the PDF version of the most recent Healthy Columbia Willamette Collaborative (HCWC) Needs Assessment for 2022.
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Community Health Improvement Plan Implementation Process

2020-2023
Community Health Improvement Plan
Learn more about our plan to prioritize needs and implement health improvement strategies, with a PDF version of the Blueprint for a Healthy Clackamas County CHIP.
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