UNC Health Appalachian conducted a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and developed an implementation strategy to address the health needs identified in the CHNA. UNC Health Appalachian helmed the assessment process with assistance provided by Watauga, Avery, and Ashe counties.
Data was collected from residents through surveys administered throughout the three counties, and interviews were conducted with key community leaders. This dual set of primary data was strengthened with secondary data from the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics and County Health Rankings to provide a clear picture of the health issues affecting the High Country.
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