Let's CHIP and CHA: From Community Voices to Community Action

Let's CHIP and CHA: From Community Voices to Community Action

June 29, 2026 · 26 min

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Irene and Tomi discuss the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan, emphasizing the importance of community voices in shaping health priorities.

On this episode of EquiTEA, Health Equity Program Coordinators Irene and Tomi break down the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), explaining how these tools help identify community health needs and guide action to improve health outcomes. Tune in as they discuss how community voices, local data, and strong partnerships work together to shape Riverside County's health priorities and why meaningful community engagement is essential to advancing health equity. To learn more about the CHA and CHIP, please visit: https://www.ruhealth.org/ruhs-public-health/national-public-health-accreditation If you are interested in joining the Housing, Mental Health, or Access to Care CHIP Action Groups, please email: RivCoHealthEquity@ruhealth.org

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Hosts: Irene, Tomi

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Organizations: Riverside County, Riverside County Public Health, Housing, Mental Health, or Access to Care CHIP Action Groups, RU Health

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