HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is complete, the result of a partnership between the Reno County Health Department, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, United Way of Reno County, Horizon’s Mental Health Center, PrairieStar Health Center, Hutchinson Clinic and the City of Hutchinson.
“This achievement reflects the strong partnership” of those organizations, the announcement said. “This assessment, which takes place every three years, gives us a clearer picture of the challenges and opportunities in our community’s health. Most importantly, it helps us work together toward creating a healthier Reno County for everyone.”
Through community feedback and collected data, six priorities were identified: access to care, behavioral health and substance misuse, food security, transportation, affordable housing, and addressing health disparities and community voice.
The full report is available at www.renocountycha.org.
“The next step is developing a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), which will build on these priorities to create real, lasting change,” the announcement said. “We’ll continue reaching out to residents for input, because the success of this plan depends on the voices of our community.”
Organizers also expressed appreciation for public participation. “We want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to participate — whether online, by phone, or in person. Your input makes a difference, and together we can take meaningful steps to improve the health and well-being of our county.”