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Broomfield Public Health and Environment (BPHE) conducted a Community Health Assessment using a variety of data collection methods (quantitative population data, surveys, focus groups, polls) which has informed the 2025-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan. For additional questions on the CHA and CHIP process, please email publichealth@broomfield.org or call 720-887-2220.


Project Summary

Every five years, local public health departments do a Community Health Assessment to see what areas are going well for community health and what could be improved. Information is gathered from population data, community organization surveys and focus groups. This information guides the next five years of health programming and efforts. Because of your feedback from the last Community Health Assessment, behavioral health was identified as a community priority resulting in the Broomfield Behavioral Health Improvement Plan.

Project Goals

The purpose of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) is to gather data to establish the health of the community, with the ultimate goal of creating a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). A CHA is a process that identifies health needs and issues, while a CHIP is a plan that uses the results of the CHA to address those needs.

Public Engagement Summary

BPHE took a multi-faceted approach to gathering data and feedback, including a survey to community organizations and partners, a poll on Broomfield voice to prioritize issues that were identified in the CHA, focus groups with priority populations and engagement with stakeholders on strategy creation.

Health Equity Approach

Health equity is the ability for everyone to reach their full health potential, regardless of any socially determined status. Health equity in action involves removing barriers and providing resources for communities that have the least access to services and are most impacted by a health issue.

Broomfield Public Health and Environment (BPHE) is committed to promoting health equity in this process. Equity is not the same as equality. Information and feedback from certain Broomfield communities who have less access to health resources and more barriers to living well were prioritized. We recognize that this concept can feel uncomfortable if you're new to it. Learn more about health equity in this video from the American Public Health Association.

Project Summary

Every five years, local public health departments do a Community Health Assessment to see what areas are going well for community health and what could be improved. Information is gathered from population data, community organization surveys and focus groups. This information guides the next five years of health programming and efforts. Because of your feedback from the last Community Health Assessment, behavioral health was identified as a community priority resulting in the Broomfield Behavioral Health Improvement Plan.

Project Goals

The purpose of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) is to gather data to establish the health of the community, with the ultimate goal of creating a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). A CHA is a process that identifies health needs and issues, while a CHIP is a plan that uses the results of the CHA to address those needs.

Public Engagement Summary

BPHE took a multi-faceted approach to gathering data and feedback, including a survey to community organizations and partners, a poll on Broomfield voice to prioritize issues that were identified in the CHA, focus groups with priority populations and engagement with stakeholders on strategy creation.

Health Equity Approach

Health equity is the ability for everyone to reach their full health potential, regardless of any socially determined status. Health equity in action involves removing barriers and providing resources for communities that have the least access to services and are most impacted by a health issue.

Broomfield Public Health and Environment (BPHE) is committed to promoting health equity in this process. Equity is not the same as equality. Information and feedback from certain Broomfield communities who have less access to health resources and more barriers to living well were prioritized. We recognize that this concept can feel uncomfortable if you're new to it. Learn more about health equity in this video from the American Public Health Association.

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Broomfield Public Health and Environment (BPHE) conducted a Community Health Assessment using a variety of data collection methods (quantitative population data, surveys, focus groups, polls) which has informed the 2025-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan. For additional questions on the CHA and CHIP process, please email publichealth@broomfield.org or call 720-887-2220.


  • Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Approved by Board of Health

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    Broomfield Public Health and Environment (BPHE), in partnership with stakeholders, identified strategies and developed the 2025-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan. The plan was presented to and approved by the Board of Health on Nov. 7. Individuals can review the Summary of the 2025-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan.

  • Register for Public Health Data Webinar on Sept. 19

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    Learn more about a new data resource from Broomfield Public Health and Environment. A free webinar will be held on Sept. 19 from 10-11 a.m. The webinar will discuss community-level metrics related to health outcomes and behaviors and data on social determinants of health. Register for the webinar on Zoom.

  • Focus Groups and Qualitative Data Collection Complete

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    In July, BPHE in partnership with a consultant conducted focus groups with priority populations and key community collaborators on the three priority areas: Mental Health and Substance Use, Housing Quality, and Healthcare Affordability and Preventative Care. These are the priorities for the 2025-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan. A report from these focus groups will be available in the coming weeks.

  • Board of Health Priority Adoption

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    On March 7, Broomfield’s Board of Health adopted Mental Health and Substance Use, Housing Quality, and Healthcare Affordability and Preventative Care as the priorities for the 2025-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan. Stay tuned on opportunities to engage around these priorities.

  • Quick Poll Closed

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    Thank you for participating in the quick poll! The results were as follows:

    Which issue is most important to your community (your family, your friends, your social networks)?
    44.4% of respondents chose Healthcare Affordability and Preventative Care
    28.9% of respondents chose Housing Quality and Affordability
    15.9% of respondents chose Mental Health and Suicide
    10.9% of respondents chose Substance Use

    BPHE will take this feedback and determine the health issues that are the highest priority within the community and ability to influence outcomes in those areas. Stay tuned for engagement opportunities where you can share your ideas on how Broomfield can address these issues!

  • Priorities Identified - Share Your Opinion on Which is Most Important!

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    Community organizations were asked about the issues that the people they serve are facing. The results came back with Mental Health and Suicide, Housing Quality and Affordability, Substance Use (Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, Marijuana, Tobacco/Vaping), and Healthcare Affordability and Preventative Care. Take this quick poll to share which is most important to you and your community!