The City of Dearborn Public Health (DPH), in partnership with MPHI’s Center for Healthy Communities (CHC), embarked on a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) process to understand and address the most pressing health needs of its residents.

Guided by the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships 2.0 (MAPP 2.0) Framework, developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), a team of representatives from DPH and MPHI led the community-driven, multi-sector strategic planning process. This process helped identify public health needs and resources, prioritize health issues, and develop strategies to improve the community’s health and well-being.

As a result of data collection efforts and thoughtful prioritization with partners, the following four priority areas were identified:

  • Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Supports.
  • Maternal and Child Health.
  • Environmental Health.
  • Community Health Resources, Education, and Literacy.

“This assessment blends data with human stories,” said Ali Abazeed, director of Public Health for the city of Dearborn. “It’s Dearborn telling its own story — what hurts, what heals and what’s possible when communities, science and government work together. This assessment isn’t just a report — it’s a living blueprint shaped by community voices, backed by data, and born from partnership. It will guide our next phase. We invite residents, activists, workers, students, and visitors to be part of this future effort.”

To learn more about the improvement planning efforts, visit:
https://dearborn.gov/residents/public-health/community-health-needs-assessment

To learn more about the MAPP process, visit: Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) – NACCHO