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Blue Ridge Health District presents Nelson County Community Health Assessment, prioritizing mental health, obesity and access
Summary
Blue Ridge Health District presented a Community Health Assessment that identified chronic conditions, gaps in healthcare access, and social drivers of health (food access, economic stability, transportation) as the three priorities for Nelson County; recommendations include targeted universalism, transportation improvements, and partnerships to expand services.
Officials with the Blue Ridge Health District and the Virginia Department of Health presented Nelson County’s Community Health Assessment (CHA) and recommended priorities for the Community Health Improvement Plan on Nov. 13.
Ryan McKay, director of the Blue Ridge Health District, said the CHA process spanned 18 months and included local partners such as UVA Health and Sentara Martha Jefferson. Project officer Jen Fleisher summarized the findings and the three priority areas: (1) chronic conditions, with emphasis on obesity and mental health; (2) improving healthcare access; and (3) addressing social…
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