Your Health, Your Say: Maricopa Survey Closes April 30 | The Locally Times
Don't miss your final chance: Maricopa County residents 13 and older can anonymously direct future health programs and resource allocation by participating in a critical survey closing April 30.
Imagine a Maricopa County where health services truly meet your family's needs. Your chance to make that vision a reality, by shaping the future of public health, closes April 30. The 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey, administered by Maricopa County Public Health, is your direct channel to influence how resources are allocated and programs are designed for years to come. Residents aged 13 and older are urged to provide their anonymous input before the deadline. ## Your Voice Guides Future Health Strategy This triennial assessment, which The Locally Times has previously covered, is Maricopa County Public Health's primary tool for understanding the community's health needs, strengths, and priorities. Conducted every three years, the CHNA offers a direct channel for residents to contribute to the county's health strategy. To ensure every voice is heard, the survey is available in both English and Spanish. Participants can rest assured their input is completely anonymous; no personal information is collected, as confirmed by a March 19 alert from the City of Tolleson. ## Shaping Responsive Health Initiatives Your anonymous feedback isn't just data; it's the blueprint for future public health initiatives, programs, and resource allocation across Maricopa County. The survey's findings will directly tailor public health efforts, ensuring they respond to the actual experiences and needs of residents. Maricopa County Public Health even provides a toolkit with ready-to-use outreach materials to help community members and partner organizations spread the word, fostering a truly collaborative approach to effective public health strategies. ## Final Days to Participate Time is running out. The final deadline to complete the 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment survey is April 30. This is your last chance to directly influence decisions on preventative care programs and the availability of health resources. Your engagement profoundly impacts the overall well-being and quality of life for every resident in Maricopa County. Don't let this direct mechanism to shape public health programs and services pass you by. ## Key Questions **How does my participation help shape health services?** Your anonymous input directly informs Maricopa County Public Health, guiding future initiatives, programs, and resource allocation based on the community's real needs, strengths, and priorities. **Is my information kept private?** Absolutely. Responses to the Community Health Needs Assessment survey are completely anonymous, with no personal information collected from participants, as confirmed by the City of Tolleson's March 19 alert. **Where can I access the survey?** Visit maricopahealthmatters.org to find the survey and learn more about the CHNA, as stated in the City of Tolleson's March 19 alert.