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Clay County health department presents 2023 community health assessment; behavioral health and access remain top priorities
Summary
The Clay County Department of Health reviewed its 2023 community health needs assessment and a multi-year Community Health Improvement Plan prioritizing behavioral health, lifestyle behaviors (obesity, vaping), and healthcare access; staff highlighted process goals and community partnerships.
Heather Huffman, Health Officer for Florida Department of Health in Clay County, briefed the commission on the county's 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHA) and the resulting Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
Huffman said primary and secondary data — surveys, focus groups and morbidity/mortality statistics — showed persistent priorities: behavioral health (including substance misuse and suicide prevention), lifestyle behaviors (notably…
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