Our Commitment to Understanding the Health Needs of Our Community
As part of its commitment to improving the health and well-being of its community, Griffin Health contributes to and supports a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years to have a comprehensive snapshot of life in its region that provides key insights into the social, economic, and health conditions that impact its communities. The findings of the CHNA are then used to adopt a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) which focuses on specific priority areas related improving the health of our community derived from health needs identified in the CHNA.
The Valley Community Index serves as Griffin’s CHNA, providing valuable insights that lead to the development of the Naugatuck Valley Community Health Improvement Plan. The 2025 Valley Community Index was created in collaboration the Naugatuck Valley Health District, the Valley Community Foundation, the Valley Council for Health and Human Services and numerous local community health and human service organizations and in partnership with DataHaven.
The goal for this edition is to make the information more approachable and relevant to the people it serves. While previous reports have provided valuable data, this edition of the
Index places a greater emphasis on storytelling, community perspectives, and real-life
implications of the trends we observe. This report includes a wide range of topics, from economic opportunity and education to healthcare access and community well-being. Throughout, the Index highlights challenges as well as the incredible efforts being made to create positive change.
Click here to view the 2025 Valley Community Index
Here are links to previous CHNAs and CHIPs:
22-24 Naugatuck Valley Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP