Healthier Northampton

Northampton Residents Invited to Take Survey to Shape Future Health Initiatives

NORTHAMPTON - The Northampton Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the launch of a comprehensive community survey as part of the Healthier Northampton initiative. Healthier Northampton seeks to enhance health outcomes and address the diverse needs of all Northampton residents. The survey is open to all Northampton residents and is expected to take about 12 minutes to complete.

The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a vital platform for residents to voice their health concerns, priorities, and needs. The Northampton DHHS is committed to capturing diverse perspectives and wants to hear from everyone—youth, adults, and seniors, across all genders, economic backgrounds, and lived experiences. It’s crucial to gather input from all corners of our community to ensure Northampton’s health programs reflect our values of equity and inclusivity.

By completing this survey, community members can directly influence the planning and development of future health programs and services. Your valuable feedback ensures that public health response approaches are tailored to our community's unique challenges and aspirations.

DHHS Health Commissioner Merridith O’Leary states, “By participating in this survey, residents will help the DHHS make informed decisions about future health programs and policies. Understanding real experiences with healthcare and resident concerns is essential for developing impactful and meaningful strategies.”

The DHHS has set an ambitious goal of collecting feedback from 5,000 Northampton residents through this survey. Please help us reach this goal to ensure that we have a diverse and comprehensive snapshot of the resident's health needs and priorities.

The survey is available in English and Spanish and can be accessed on the DHHS website https://www.northamptonma.gov/245/Health-Human-Services or at the following link: https://bit.ly/hamphealth. All participants wishing to enter the raffle can win $100.

If you prefer to complete the survey by telephone or want a paper copy, please contact us at 413-587-1214.