{"id":635,"date":"2026-05-01T13:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T17:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/m2hequity.com\/?p=635"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:59:08","slug":"2024-2025-mapp2health-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m2hequity.com\/es\/2024-2025-mapp2health-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2024-2025 MAPP2Health Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/blue-ridge\/mapp2health\/\">https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/blue-ridge\/mapp2health\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2024-2025 MAPP2Health Community Health Assessment were lead by a Core Group of BRHD, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and UVA Health. Together with a 14-member Steering Committee, we assessed the health of our community through data analysis, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and a Photovoice project.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/m2hequity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-MAPP2Health_Sept25_508c.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Incrustado de 2025-MAPP2Health_Sept25_508c.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-728871f0-420b-4589-b2d9-1b0910c56080\" href=\"https:\/\/m2hequity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-MAPP2Health_Sept25_508c.pdf\">2025-MAPP2Health_Sept25_508c<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/m2hequity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2025-MAPP2Health_Sept25_508c.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-728871f0-420b-4589-b2d9-1b0910c56080\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every three years,&nbsp; the MAPP2Health Core Group \u2014 Blue Ridge Health District, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and UVA Health \u2014 team up to ask a powerful question:&nbsp;<strong>What do people in our community need to live healthier lives?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use the MAPP 2.0 framework (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships)&nbsp; to answer that question and guide this work. It\u2019s a community-driven approach to public health that looks beyond symptoms to the root causes of health challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the 2024-2025 cycle, we convened a MAPP2Health Steering Committee made up of community leaders, local government staff, nonprofit partners, and residents from across the district. This group has advised the Core Group from start to finish \u2014 helping to design surveys, identify priorities, and shape recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2025-MAPP2Health_Sept25_508c.pdf\">2025 MAPP2Health Report (PDF)<\/a>&nbsp;which includes insights from more than 1,100 residents across Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties. But the report isn\u2019t just about naming the region\u2019s biggest health challenges. It also highlights community-driven solutions and calls on local governments, organizations, and neighbors to work together, advocate, and invest in systems that support healthier lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2025-MAPP2Health_Sept25_508c.pdf\">Download a PDF of the 2025 MAPP2Health Report (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/2025-MAPP2Health_Sept25_508c.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/196\/MAPP2Health-Cover-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8146\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What We Heard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2024, MAPP2Health Core Group listened to residents in many ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Door-to-door surveys<\/strong>\u00a0in Nelson County<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-on-one interviews<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An online community survey<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An online stakeholder survey<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Photovoice project<\/strong>\u00a0with high school students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus groups<\/strong>\u00a0with people who are often left out of health policy and planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message was clear:&nbsp;health is about much more than doctor\u2019s visits. It\u2019s about the food people can buy, the transportation they can rely on, the support they can find, and the systems that either ease or add to their daily struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/blue-ridge\/communitysurvey\/\">2025 MAPP2Health Community Surveys<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Health Priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From all the conversations and data, three urgent priorities emerged. These will guide the next three years of health improvement efforts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Chronic Conditions \u2014 obesity and mental health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People know what they need to stay healthy: affordable healthy food, safe spaces for physical activity, and access to mental health support. But many said they lacked the time, money, or systems to make that possible. Mental health, especially, came up again and again \u2014 residents want<strong>&nbsp;local, community-based services and safe places to connect and feel heard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Healthcare Access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most residents had insurance, many still struggled to get timely, affordable, and respectful care. Long waits (especially for dental and mental health), confusing systems, and high costs were major concerns. Spanish-speaking residents and LGBTQ+ community members, in particular, often felt unwelcome. People expect care that\u2019s affordable, nearby, and delivered with respect but it was surprisingly hard to come by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Social Drivers of Health \u2014 healthy food, economic stability, and transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health starts in the grocery store, on the bus, and at work. Residents told us they need access to healthy food, reliable transportation, and enough income to cover basics like housing and healthcare. Without these essentials, staying healthy feels out of reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up: creating a&nbsp;<strong>Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 a roadmap to turn recommendations into measurable action over the next three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developing the CHIP will take all of us: residents, community leaders, nonprofits, businesses, and elected officials. Together, we\u2019ll set clear goals, strategies, and ways to measure progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re looking for individuals and organizations ready to help \u2014 whether by leading projects, joining a workgroup, or helping shape the plan in your community. If you or your organization can work on our MAPP2Health priorities, please contact the CHA\/CHIP Program Officer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/blue-ridge\/mapp2health\/ The 2024-2025 MAPP2Health Community Health Assessment were lead by a Core Group of BRHD, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and UVA Health. 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