Leaders of this healthcare system, as a part of their Community Health Needs Assessment, wanted to

• Evaluate their current outreach efforts and wellness programs
• Gather info. for the IRS report that is required of all nonprofit hospitals
• Plan for future outreach to address community health and wellness needs

Action

Assessed the general health of Atlanta-area communities’ kids

• Designed qualitative research to evaluate current healthcare systems
• Conducted focus groups with 75 community members
• Included diverse locations, income groups, and racial/ethnic identities
• Created comprehensive report with overall themes, participant quotes, detailed findings, and participant ideas to address needs

Results (ongoing)

The team is using the information to

• Report to the IRS, as required
• Evaluate existing Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta initiatives
• Create new plans to address healthcare and overall health/wellness needs