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Community Health Needs Assessment

As part of our mission to improve the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health assesses the health needs of the communities we serve.

Meeting your health needs

We conduct a community health needs assessments (CHNA) once every three years, to meet federal and state requirements as a not-for-profit hospital. In addition, the CHNAs help the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors understand your health needs and develop strategies to meet them, in collaboration with our community partners. Our CHNA drives our community work and allow us to focus our efforts on the areas of most need.

If you have questions or comments about Community Health at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, please reach out to [email protected].

Recent CHNAs and Implementation Plans

Previous CHNAs and Implementation Plans

Improving the health of our community members in Washington

We’re dedicated to creating healthier communities — and we’re not alone in our work. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is proud to work year-round with our local public health departments, other healthcare systems, and community stakeholders on addressing community health needs.

Financial assistance

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is aware that, for some, health care costs may be out of reach. Learn about financial assistance.