The Summit County Health Department presented its first comprehensive Community Health Assessment (CHA) and a 5‑year Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) covering 2026–2030, developed over the past two years using data, surveys, and focus groups. The process engaged 1,700+ residents, held 20+ outreach events, and convened a 2‑day facilitated workgroup of 40 cross‑sector partners from healthcare, education, transportation, social services, environment, and local government to set priorities and measurable goals. Key themes include the need to address affordable housing, elder care, food affordability, childcare, transportation options, and climate-related health concerns as upstream drivers of health, with the CHIP aimed at coordinated, multi‑partner action. While no specific procurements are listed, the plan establishes a structured, multi‑year implementation agenda that is likely to require external partners for data systems, program design, evaluation, facilitation, and service delivery, creating a pipeline of potential consulting, technology, and program contracts as the County moves from planning to action.

An external facilitator was used for the priority-setting workgroup, indicating a precedent for brin...