Community Health Assessment

Every five years, local public health departments do a Community Health Assessment to see what areas are going well for community health and what could be improved. Information is gathered from population data, community organization surveys and focus groups. This information guides the next five years of health programming and efforts. Because of your feedback from the last Community Health Assessment, behavioral health was identified as a community priority resulting in the Broomfield Behavioral Health Improvement Plan. Submit your questions about the Community Health Assessment under the "Questions" tab below.

Health Equity Approach

Health equity is the ability for everyone to reach their full health potential, regardless of any socially determined status. Health equity in action involves removing barriers and providing resources for communities that have the least access to services and are most impacted by a health issue.

Broomfield Public Health and Environment (BPHE) is committed to promoting health equity in this process. Equity is not the same as equality. Information and feedback from certain Broomfield communities who have less access to health resources and more barriers to living well will be prioritized. We recognize that this concept can feel uncomfortable if you're new to it. Learn more about health equity in this video from the American Public Health Association.

Gathering Data and Feedback

BPHE is taking a multi-faceted approach to gathering data and feedback. There are people whose voices and experiences are often left out of typical data collection efforts. You may have heard these communities referred to as “hard-to-reach,” “historically underrepresented,” or “marginalized.” BPHE will continue to uplift the voices in these communities to better understand the health issues that these individuals face. Take a look at the project timeline for more information, and come back often for additional feedback opportunities.

Stay Up-to-Date

This page is the best place to stay up-to-date on the Community Health Assessment project, and to review findings as they become available. BPHE takes this process seriously, and is excited and proud to partner with Broomfield organizations and communities to improve health for everyone. Thank you for guiding this journey.