Maricopa Residents: Your Voice Shapes County Health | The Locally Times
Residents 13+ can anonymously shape Maricopa County's health spending and programs for the next three years. Deadline: April 30, 2026.
Imagine having a direct say in where Maricopa County's health resources go – from disease prevention to mental health support. Now you do. Residents aged 13 and older have a direct, anonymous opportunity to shape the future of public health in their community by participating in the 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. Maricopa County Public Health launched this comprehensive survey, administered every three years, to gather essential community health data. Responses are due by April 30, 2026, and will directly guide future public health programs and resource allocation across the county. ## Your Voice, Your Impact The 2026 CHNA serves as a foundational tool for understanding Maricopa County's health landscape. Available in both English and Spanish, the survey ensures broad accessibility and inclusive participation from the county's diverse population. To support widespread engagement, Maricopa County Public Health provides a toolkit with ready-to-use outreach materials. These resources are available for community members and partner organizations to share within their networks, encouraging diverse voices to contribute. Residents can access the survey and additional information, including outreach resources, at maricopahealthmatters.org. Your responses remain completely anonymous, with no personal information collected, fostering an environment for candid feedback. ## Shaping Tomorrow's Health The anonymous CHNA responses will directly inform the development of public health initiatives and programs over the next three years. This triennial assessment cycle ensures strategies remain responsive to the evolving needs and identified priorities of the county's population. The survey's design emphasizes the critical role of community input in guiding resource allocation, aiming to effectively address identified priorities. By providing feedback, residents directly contribute to decisions impacting healthcare access, preventative measures, and overall community well-being. While records do not specify the exact number of residents Maricopa County Public Health expects to participate or the specific health needs, strengths, or priorities the survey aims to uncover, the CHNA's comprehensive nature is designed to gather a wide range of perspectives that will shape future public health direction. ## More Ways to Engage The Maricopa County Public Health survey is just one of several ongoing opportunities for residents to engage with local governance and community development. Across the county, various municipalities are also facilitating civic participation. Candidate packets for this election were available from March 7, 2026, and remain available until April 6, 2026. Additionally, the City of Apache Junction launched its 2026 National Community Survey on March 9, 2026. This survey will be available to all residents starting April 20, 2026, and will remain open through May 11, 2026. These diverse initiatives underscore a collective effort across Maricopa County to solicit and integrate community feedback into local planning and decision-making processes. ## Key Questions **What is the deadline to complete the health survey?** The deadline for Maricopa County residents to complete the 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment survey is April 30, 2026. **Who can participate in the survey?** Residents of Maricopa County who are 13 years of age or older are encouraged to participate in the anonymous survey. **How will the survey results be used?** The survey results will guide future public health initiatives, programs, and resource allocation across Maricopa County.