Reports

Springfield Hospital CHNA 2022

During the period February through August 2022 an assessment of Community Health Needs was completed for the combined
service area of Springfield Hospital and North Star Health. Assessment activities were guided by a planning committee of the
Springfield Area Community Collaborative with multiple organizations and partners involved in methods design, data collection and community engagement, as well as review of findings.

The purpose of the assessment was to:

• Better understand the health-related issues and concerns  impacting the well-being of area residents.
• Inform community health improvement plans, partnerships and initiatives.
• Satisfy state and federal Community Health Needs Assessment requirements for Community Benefit reporting.