A Community Health Assessment ( CHA), also known as a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), refers to a local health assessment process that uses quantitative and qualitative methods to systematically collect and analyze data to understand health within a specific community. Community health assessment data inform community decision-making, the prioritization of health problems, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of community health improvement plans. This process occurs every 6 years for the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership. You can view the results from the 2020 Community Health Assessment for St. Mary’s County.
Healthy St. Mary’s 2026, the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for St. Mary’s County, was created after analyzing both state and local health data. The CHIP provides a community blueprint for improving the health of local residents from 2021 to 2026. The plan provides insight into long-term health solutions and outlines a roadmap to achieve optimal health for all. The CHIP is a living document that is updated annually to reflect the current needs of St. Mary’s County.
Healthy St. Mary’s 2032
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will collect data for the CHA in 2026 to develop the Healthy St. Mary’s 2032 Community Health Improvement Plan, which will guide health improvement in the community from 2027-2032.
Community Health Assessment
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites all who live, work, or play in St. Mary’s County to complete the CHA. The purpose of this survey is to get your opinions about community health problems in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will use the survey results, along with other available information, to identify the most pressing issues that can be addressed through community action. Your input through this survey is anonymous. The survey will take 5 -10 minutes. This survey is open from January 22, 2026, to June 30, 2026.