Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)

About the CHIP

GCHD has completed the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)—a multi-year, community-driven roadmap to improve health and well-being across Grant County. 

The CHIP was developed using findings from the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and extensive community engagement, following the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) 2.0 framework developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials. MAPP 2.0 provides a structured, equity-centered approach for community health planning that brings data and community voice together to guide action. 

The CHIP identifies shared strategies to address three community-identified health priorities: 

• Food Security
• Transportation Access
• Behavioral Health

These priorities reflect areas where data and community input consistently highlighted barriers to health and opportunities for coordinated, cross-sector action. View the CHIP - download the PDF below! 

Community Health Improvement Plan (PDF)

How the CHIP Was Developed 

The CHIP was shaped through a comprehensive and inclusive planning process that centered both data and lived experience. Community members, service providers, and organizations participated through listening sessions, surveys, focus groups, and facilitated discussions across multiple geographic areas and community settings. 

Participants represented a wide range of perspectives, including residents with lived experience and organizations connected to health, social services, education, transportation, food systems, and behavioral health. Quantitative health data, qualitative community input, and partner expertise were reviewed together to identify priority issues and develop locally relevant strategies. 

Additional details on the engagement process and methodology are available in the CHIP report. 

Moving Into Implementation 

With the CHIP strategies now established, GCHD is entering the implementation phase. This phase focuses on translating shared strategies into action by identifying roles, timelines, and measures of success, and by strengthening partnerships across sectors. 

Ongoing collaboration and community leadership are essential to successfully implement the CHIP. 

Get Involved 

Community participation continues to be vital as the CHIP moves from planning to action. GCHD welcomes involvement from community members and organizations who may be connected to one or more of the CHIP priority areas, including: 

• Community-based organizations and nonprofits
• Healthcare providers and behavioral health organizations
• Schools, early learning programs, and youth-serving organizations
• Food access, nutrition, and hunger relief partners
• Transportation providers, planners, and mobility advocates
• Local governments and public agencies
• Faith-based organizations and community coalitions
• Employers, workforce organizations, and advocacy groups
• Residents with lived experience

If you are interested in supporting CHIP implementation or would like more information, please contact the CHIP Coordinator.