Briefing on the 2025 Austin-Travis County Community Health Assessment. [Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director- Austin Public Health].

Summary

This item presents a briefing on the 2025 Austin-Travis County Community Health Assessment (CHA), facilitated by Austin Public Health. The CHA is a data-driven initiative to identify local health needs and disparities, which informs the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The process involves 11 partner organizations and aims for equity-focused, measurable goals over 3-5 years. The presentation highlighted key areas of concern including chronic diseases, economic stability, environmental health, healthcare access, housing instability, maternal and child health, and mental health/substance use. The next steps involve finalizing 3-4 priority areas for the 2026-2029 CHIP through an inclusive prioritization process, with the framework set to launch in Spring 2026.

Citizen Impact

Residents can expect future health initiatives and programs to be informed by community data and input, addressing key areas like mental health, economic stability, and housing. The process aims to strengthen access to trusted services and promote health equity across Austin and Travis County.

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