Ryan Stover

This Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Pottawatomie County, Kansas, identifies key health needs and priorities for the period 2016-2019, as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The primary focus areas are improving nutrition and increasing physical activity to combat heart disease and diabetes. The assessment aims to guide strategic initiatives and implementation plans to enhance the overall health and well-being of the community.

This document presents the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment and Action Plan for Pottawatomie County, Kansas, developed by Community HealthCare System (CHCS). The plan identifies and prioritizes key health needs, focusing on three main areas: Mental Health, Cardiovascular Health (Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention), and Exercise, Nutrition & Weight Management. It outlines strategies and initiatives to address these priorities and enhance the overall health and well-being of the community.