Community Health, often also called Population Health, is an important part of public health that can take place outside of a health department and focuses on improving the overall health of a community. There are multiple ways to address health concerns, including educating and engaging with the community. The Lord Fairfax Health District supports the idea that everyone deserves fair and equal opportunities to achieve their best health. .
Valley Health and the Virginia Department of Health work together to bring the Northern Shenandoah Valley the Community Health Assessment (CHA). The CHA compiles health data, community conversations, and surveys from our community about the most common health concerns that people face, to determine which health concerns to prioritize.
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If you have questions about community health or outreach, please reach out to your local health department. Public health staff will be happy to assist.
Community Health Resources:
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Quick Links:
Virginia Department of Health -- Data Portal
Virginia Community Health Improvement Data Portal
Health Equity Resources
Virginia Office of Rural Health
Contact information:
Katherine Schroeder, MPH (she/her)
Population Health Manager
katherine.schroeder@vdh.virginia.gov
Office: (540) 722 - 3470