Residents Direct Maricopa Health Spending: Survey Closes April 30 | The Locally Times
The anonymous 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment will directly guide millions in public health funding and initiatives across Maricopa County for the next three years.
Maricopa County residents hold the power to directly shape how millions in public health funds are spent. Until April 30, their anonymous input will determine program priorities and resource allocation for the next three years through the 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. This key mechanism allows residents to directly influence how resources are allocated across the county, as The Locally Times has previously reported. ## Your Voice, Your Health: Shaping County Priorities Administered every three years by Maricopa County Public Health, the 2026 CHNA aims to capture the community's health needs, strengths, and priorities. This assessment, detailed in information posted by the City of Tolleson on March 19, 2026, is open to all Maricopa County residents aged 13 and older. To ensure broad and inclusive participation, the survey is available in both English and Spanish. All responses remain completely anonymous, with no personal information collected, fostering candid feedback from diverse perspectives on local health matters. ## Direct Impact on Future Initiatives The insights gathered through the CHNA survey are critical for guiding future public health initiatives, programs, and resource allocation across Maricopa County. Its findings will directly inform strategic planning for health services, ensuring county resources are channeled to address the most pressing community needs. This recurring process highlights a commitment to responsive public health governance, directly linking resident feedback to operational decisions for the next three years. ## How to Participate and Spread the Word Residents can access the anonymous survey and find more information about the CHNA at maricopahealthmatters.org. To ensure maximum reach, Maricopa County Public Health has provided a toolkit of ready-to-use outreach materials. Community members and partner organizations are strongly encouraged to share the survey within their networks to maximize participation before the April 30 deadline.