The NENCPPH, after discussing the benefits and challenges of conducting a regional health assessment has joined with others from a larger region in Eastern North Carolina to develop the structure and procedures for voluntary participation in a regional community health assessment. The first of these joint community health assessments began collecting data in 2018. A website was developed to share the results called Health ENC. The majority of health departments and hospitals in over 30 counties continue to collaborate together to contract with one group to collect data using the same methodology and tools. Counties can add a few specific questions to the assessment tool, as well, in order to address issues of concern.
An updated NENCPPH regional health assessment using secondary data was completed in 2012. Previously, in 2003-2005, the NENCPPH conducted and published a regional health assessment as well as focused studies of diabetes, HIV/AIDS and heart disease/stroke in the region. All included statistical health data and community opinions and concerns. Reports were distributed to residents, health and social service agencies, legislators, the state public health division, and community organizations in the region. A link to the regional NENCPPH health assessment and other resources can be found at the link below:
Northeastern NC Health Data and Assessments