April 7, 2025
RAHD Media Contact: Allison Balmes-John, Allison.Balmes@vdh.virginia.gov
MWHC Media Contact: Eric Fletcher, Eric.Fletcher@mwhc.com
2025 Rappahannock Area Health District Community Health Assessment Released
Community Health Improvement Planning Process Begins
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The final version of the 2025 Community Health Assessment for the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg is now available. The assessment examined multiple data sources to better understand key issues, who may be most affected by these issues, and available resources to act.
The assessment identified five key health issues facing the region (listed in alphabetical order):
- Aging-related concerns
- Behavioral health
- Healthcare utilization and access
- Physical activity and healthy eating
- Social determinants of health
The full report is available at www.vdh.virginia.gov/rappahannock/.
With the assessment complete, the project now moves into developing a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). In this planning phase, the Rappahannock Area Health District, Mary Washington Healthcare and other community-based organizations will work together to set goals and commit to strategies to improve the key issues.
The first meeting to develop the CHIP will take place on Thursday, April 10 from 11-12:30 p.m. at the John F. Fick III Conference Center, located at 1301 Sam Perry Blvd. in Fredericksburg. The meeting is open to community members, and registration is available at forms.office.com/g/m6XvKyHrvm
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