The Union County Committee is a partnership of organizations working together across sector to create healthy communities. For more information, contact Marconi Gapas, MS, and Melanie Betancur, MPH, CHES, CPLD
The next Union County Committee meeting will held in Feb. 2024. Check out the event calendar for information on upcoming meetings.
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Our 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment Process
Building on our shared community health needs assessments (CHNAs) from 2016 and 2019, the 2021 assessment focuses on both individual health related issues and outcomes along with the larger social determinants of health. Overall, Union County has many strengths and assets and was ranked number 8 in the state for overall health outcomes according to the 2021 County Health Rankings. You can read more about Union County’s assets throughout the CHNA. However, despite the county’s overall good health and wealth, there are significant disparities from one community, or zip code, to another. In 2021, the NJHC launched the Social Determinants of Health Community Survey. With 21 respondents from collaborative partners in Union County, this survey placed a large emphasis on letting the perspectives of members who live and work in our communities, shape our work. It is our hope that the information and data sources within this report will help NJHC partners and other community stakeholders dig deeper into these issues in order to develop effective strategies and solutions for improved health and well-being.
Union County 2021 CHNA Priority Areas
In Union County, only 84% of adults have some type of health insurance and 15% of adults are unable to afford to see a doctor. Insurance coverage is significantly lower among residents 25-34 years-old (79%) and markedly lower for Hispanic/Latino residents (68%) and residents of other races (64%).
Built environment and transportation
In Union County, adults have an average of three poor mental health days each month and 11% of adults have more than 14 poor mental health days each month (i.e., they experience frequent mental distress). In 2018, 830 naloxone administrations were given by law enforcement and emergency medical services responders in Union County.