Healthy Communities

A community health needs assessment provides the foundation for improving and promoting the health of the community. The assessment identifies and describes factors that affect the health of a population, and factors that determine the availability of resources within the community to adequately address health concerns.

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health, in collaboration with Custer Health, CHI St. Alexius Health and Sanford Health developed a multi-faceted assessment process designed to identify the health concerns of residents in the Bismarck-Mandan-Burleigh-Morton area.

The community health improvement plan summarizes the assessment process and identifies community health priorities. Key concerns will be addressed through implementation strategies in the next three years. 

2022-2024 Community Priorities Included: 

• Mental Health
• Healthy Living (Chronic Health Issues/Access to Healthy Food)
• Access to Affordable Health Care
• Affordable Housing
• Access to Health Care Providers
• Public Transportation
• Long-Term Care

Past Assessments

• Community Health Improvement Plan 2019-2021
• Home, Together: Bismarck-Mandan Plan to Prevent & End Homelessness 2019-2023
• Community Health Improvement Plan 2016-2018