2020 – 2022 Community Health Improvement Plan
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is the second part of a two-part health improvement planning process. The first step was the completion of the 2019 Community Health Assessment (CHA) which evaluated health status and issues impacting Montgomery County’s population. Representatives from a variety of organizations throughout the county met to first select health priorities based on the issues identified in the CHA and then worked to collaboratively create workplans to select strategies to address these issues.
The CHIP is a three-year community-driven plan that outlines goals and strategies that will be used by coalitions, task forces, organizations, and citizens to address the identified health priorities in the community.
CHIP Dashboard
Updated: Oct 15 2020



Maternal and Infant Vitality is a measurement of the overall health of the community. We believe that healthy moms and healthy babies will lead to a more educated, healthier community. We will leverage our resources to identify and target pregnant women, which will give us a starting point to improve the health of the overall community.
Chronic Diseases have a large impact on residents of Montgomery County; they represent 7 of the top 10 leading causes of death, and chronic disease related healthcare costs have continued to rise. Risk factors for chronic disease that affect community members include poor nutrition, a lack of physical activity, and tobacco use. Making healthy lifestyle changes like improving nutrition, increasing physical activity, and quitting tobacco can help prevent people from developing these diseases. Differences in circumstances like income, zip code, and education can affect these behaviors, making it more difficult for some individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Behavioral Health encompasses both mental health and substance use disorder. We can help improve the behavioral health of Montgomery County residents by promoting resilience and well-being, treating mental and substance use disorders, and supporting those who are experiencing or are in recovery from these conditions - along with their families and communities.