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of Bergen County
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Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
2019 Report for Bergen County Now Available
This Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and the associated Implementation Strategy (IS) were prepared for the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County, the Bergen County Department of Health Services (BCDHS), and all seven of Bergen’s acute care hospitals: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Englewood Health, Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital (a part of Christian Health Care Center), and The Valley Hospital. Representatives from each of these entities worked collaboratively to guide the overall assessment methods and approach and to identify priority health issues and populations for Bergen County and individual hospital service areas.
Hospital Partners
• Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
• Christian Health Care Center – Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
• Englewood Health
• Hackensack Meridian Health – Hackensack University Medical Center
• Hackensack Meridian Health – Pascack Valley Medical Center
• Holy Name Medical Center
• The Valley Hospital
Local Health Department Partners
• Bergen County Department of Health Services – Hansel Asmar, Director/Health Officer
• City of Hackensack Health Department – Susan McVeigh, Health Officer
• Englewood Health Department – James Fedorko, Health Officer
• Fair Lawn Health Department - Carol Wagner, Health Officer
• Village of Ridgewood Health Department – Dawn Cetrulo, Health Officer
• Fort Lee Health Department – Stephen Wielkocz, Health Officer
• Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission – Sam Yanovich, Health Officer
• NW Bergen Regional Health Commission – Angela Musella, Health Officer
• Palisades Park/Ridgefield Health Department – Branka Lulic, Health Officer
• Paramus Board of Health – Judy Migliaccio, Health Officer
• Teaneck Health Department – Ken Katter, Health Officer
• Village of Ridgewood – Dawn Cetrulo, Health Officer
Covid-19 Vaccination Information
State and Local Resources
Provided by
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center &
Bergen County Department of Health Service
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Bergen County Department of Health Services
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Wellness for Bergen County Initiative
Wellness connects all aspects of health. The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative, sponsored by the Bergen County Department of Health Services and the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County, pledges to promote whole-body wellness for all the people who live, work, or attend school in Bergen County.
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8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Body
Visiting a healthcare provider regularly ● Exercising and eating healthy ● Avoiding cigarettes and substance abuse ● Getting the appropriate amount of sleep ● Making time for relaxation
8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Emotions
Being aware of feelings ● Coping with stress ● Building resilience and healthy decision making ● Expressing feelings through support systems
8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Knowledge
Being open to expanding intellect and skills
● Embracing ideas and creativity
8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Environment
Occupying safe, healthy and stimulating environments that support well-being ● Fostering a community that is inclusive of all people and appreciates diversity
8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Work
Gaining personal enjoyment and enrichment through work (paid or unpaid, volunteering or school)
8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Finances
Having satisfaction with current and future financial situations
8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Beliefs
Exploring greater purpose and meaning in life ● Being excited about opportunities the future holds
8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Connection
Developing satisfying and supportive relationships with friends, family and community members ● Participating in social and recreational activities
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Task Force
& Nutrition and Physical Activity Task Force
The CHIP Report
Bergen County Community Health Needs Assessment & Improvement Plan
Community Health Implementation Strategy
2020 - 2022
Co-Sponsors
Bergen County Public Health Partnership
Bergen County Health Officers' Society
A HEALTHIER BERGEN
The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County currently consists of four task forces with volunteers from over 50 community organizations, businesses, schools, hospitals and private citizens, all interested in creating a healthier Bergen County. CHIP members develop, implement and promote initiatives to improve the health and lives of people who live, work, or attend school in Bergen County.
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The information contained on this website is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. The CHIP makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate, however we do not make any guarantees about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Links to third party websites are provided as a courtesy to visitors and any information on those sites are the responsibility of such third parties. This website does not provide health advice and visitors should refer any such questions to a qualified health care provider.
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