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Identifying Needs, Driving Action: Our 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment

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Identifying Needs, Driving Action: Our 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment

At Monadnock Community Hospital, our mission begins with listening—because to serve our community well, we must first understand it. In 2024, we conducted a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the greatest barriers to health in the Monadnock Region.

Through partnerships with local organizations and conversations with community members, we identified five key priorities:

These findings are more than data points—they’re a roadmap for how we invest our time, energy, and resources. The CHNA guides our Community Benefits Program and informs collaborations with area nonprofits, public health agencies, and government organizations to help close gaps in care and support.

With your support and the insights from this assessment, we are tailoring programs to meet the unique needs of our region—whether it’s through expanded behavioral health services, mobile care teams, or financial assistance for families in crisis.

Infographic titled "Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Community Health Profile." It includes statistics such as a life expectancy of 78.9 years and adult chronic disease rates: obesity (33.7%), high cholesterol (32.8%), high blood pressure (29.3%), and depression (22.4%). Additional data shows 6.1% are uninsured, 31% have public insurance, and 82.1% have private insurance. Health care provider ratios highlight shortages, especially for OB/GYN (2,365:1). Risk behaviors include smoking (14%), binge drinking (15.6%), inactivity (20.9%), and insufficient sleep (32.7%). Top causes of death are heart disease (199), cancer (179.1), and accidental injuries (77.4). Nearly 73% had a doctor visit and 69.8% had a dental visit in the past year. Disability types and prevalence are also shown.

Three hexagon-framed photos show community members and Monadnock Community Hospital staff together, smiling and embracing in clinical and home-like settings, symbolizing compassionate care and meaningful connections. The background features the MCH logo and a teal geometric design.

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Explore the 2024 CHNA Highlights

Five healthcare professionals stand together smiling as they cut a red ribbon at Monadnock Community Hospital under a skylight, celebrating the launch of a new initiative. The text below reads “Progress with Purpose – 2025 Report to Our Community.”MCH 2025 Annual Report

Monadnock Community Hospital 2025 Report to Our Community

Progress with Purpose.

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