2 Central Peninsula Hospital Shaun Keef, CEO Central Peninsula Hospital A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Planning for the future Photo by Jennifer Taylor Central Peninsula Hospital (CPH) has always been committed to providing quality health care to the patient population it serves. As part of this ongoing commitment, CPH is looking into future needs, as residents look to stay close to home for their health care. This past fall, CPH conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to gain a better understanding of the health care needs of the community. This assessment serves as an important tool for identifying needs from the patients’ perspectives. The CHNA was conducted in collaboration with key local government officials, public health, medical providers and other stakeholders, as well as the general public. The survey process involved collecting data on a range of health indicators, including rates of chronic diseases, access to care and mental health. The results of the CHNA showed top-ranking perceived challenges: mental health, substance abuse, lifestyle issues (nutrition, obesity, diabetes and tobacco use), injury or violence, heart disease, and stroke. The data also identified barriers to accessing primary care, such as a shortage of health care providers and mental health options. In response to the findings of the CHNA, CPH will be updating its strategic plan and initiating a Master Planning Project to focus on these challenges and improve the future health care and mental health of the patient population. Like the CHNA, the Master Planning process will involve key stakeholders within the community to ensure continued collaboration. CPH is committed to working closely with the community throughout the Master Planning Project to ensure that it meets the needs of the community and improves the health of its residents. Through this collaboration, the hospital hopes to make a meaningful impact on the health of the community and build a brighter, healthier future for all. This Master Planning exercise should lead to the development of new programs, appropriate facilities and services aimed at improving access to care and addressing key health needs. CPH continues to work, both collaboratively and proactively, to address the health care and mental health needs of the community it serves. By working closely with the community and investing in programs, facilities and services aimed at improving access to care and promoting healthy behaviors, CPH is positioned to make a long-term positive impact on the health of our community. Shaun
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