Enhancing Mercer County's Health: GMPHP Priorities

In 2012, the Affordable Care Act required hospitals to do a community health assessment every three years, and the local health departments were required to assess every four years. The healthcare facilities decided it was more advantageous to band together, perform a joint assessment, and then collaborate with all the nonprofits to develop a comprehensive public health action plan. Collaboration between different hospital systems and departments is unique in New Jersey and the country. With the help of our partners, the GMPHP has grown into a strong coalition advocating and addressing the needs and gaps of service in Mercer County.

Our assessment reviews statistics from Federal and State data banks and county and municipal reports. Stakeholder and community focus groups are conducted, and their oral contributions are collected and analyzed. Every few years, a written or online survey may be performed to gather information that might be helpful for the report. The Community Health Assessment has been done every three years since 2012. The current report can be found on the home page.