Community health assessment and group evaluation (change) (2010)

In order to effectively identify, plan, and implement needed policy, systems and environmental changes, communities need to be able to assess the current policy landscape and monitor changes over time. The Community Health Assessment aNd Group Evaluation (CHANGE) Action Guide: Building a Foundation of Knowledge to Prioritize Community Health Needs was designed to meet this need. Although the CHANGE tool is not intended to promote any specific policy, it serves as a critical tool to help communities discover the array of approaches being used in the field. The CHANGE tool also helps communities identify and monitor important policy, systems, and environmental changes over time. As the CDC collaborates with communities on the development and implications of policy, systems, and environmental change strategies, this important CHANGE Action Guide offers communities a valuable tool in our efforts to promote health and prevent disease.