Community Health: Shared Community Health Needs Assessment

Learning what communities need for better health.

The Milwaukee Health Care Partnership’s (MHCP) health system and public health agency members – Aurora Health Care, Ascension Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin and Froedtert Health, the City of Milwaukee Health Department, and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services – have committed to share funding and design of the shared Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years.

The CHNA serves as the foundation from which hospitals and local health departments develop their respective community health improvement strategies. The findings also inform and guide the MHCP’s members’ collaborative efforts and are intended to inform a broader audience about the top health issues facing Milwaukee County.

In 2021 and 2024, a keen focus was placed on racial and health equity in CHNA data collection and analysis. A redesigned community health survey directly addressed racism and discrimination as key determinants of health.

The full 2024 Milwaukee County CHNA report, both digital and PDF, as well as information about the CHNA process, components, and purpose, can be found on Health Compass Milwaukee.

Health Compass Milwaukee

Health Compass Milwaukee provides a one-stop resource for trusted, comprehensive health-related data about Milwaukee County residents and communities. You’ll find up-to-date demographic, health, and determinants data as well as proven, data-driven strategies to improve health. Health Compass Milwaukee is sponsored by the MHCP health systems members, Aurora Health Care, Ascension Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin and Froedtert Health.