Community Needs Assessment

In 2007, CHA engaged researchers at Cleveland State University and The Center for Community Solutions to conduct an assessment of the health status and needs of Northeast Ohioans. The report reveals information that can be used by a broad array of stakeholders to address challenges facing residents of the region.

The report brings together and analyzes a variety of publicly and readily available sources of data, such as the US Census and Ohio Department of Health birth and death data. It includes chapters on: demographics; access to health care; health status and conditions; health care utilization; maternal and infant health; mortality; health risk and prevention factors; and First Call for Help health-related inquiries.

The analysis is available in full text as well as in two levels of summary:

Overview: PDF
Provides a high-level summary of the findings and draws comparisons with the state and nation.

Summary: PDF

Provides summaries of each of the chapters contained in the study.

Complete Study:

Click here to view a list of downloadable PDF sections of the full text analysis.

The data analyzed in the study are available in Excel format.
They are provided below by chapter.

Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile

Access to Health Care

Health Status and Conditions

Health Care Utilization 

Maternal and Infant Health 

Mortality 

Health Risk and Prevention Factors 

Calls for Health-Related Services 

For questions, please contact us.