Community Outreach

 

We are deeply rooted in our community, and our community is an integral part of who we are. We are not separate from the places we live or the people we serve but are united through a shared bond of care and connection. By embracing diverse expectations, perspectives, and cultures, we strengthen our ability to provide compassionate, high-quality health care that truly meets the needs of all.

Our inclusive workforce allows us to connect with individuals on a personal level, celebrating their unique qualities and ensuring that every person feels valued and understood. This commitment drives our mission to enhance the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

As the needs of our community evolve, our dedication remains steadfast. We are here to provide exceptional care and essential resources, working closely with those we serve to build and sustain healthier, stronger communities.

Examples of our community outreach include:

  • African American Wellness Walk – walking to raise awareness and combat the heart health disparities for African Americans. The annual walk (held virtually and in person) includes local vendors and health screenings. 
  • Diversity Community Day – Sharing Premier Health’s commitment to our communities by partnering with local non-profit organizations and creating a day dedicated to volunteering and service.
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – Providing an open forum where employees with shared interests collaborate to advance the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion and support cultural events as requested.
  • PRIDE Fest – Celebrating inclusion, diversity, and love with the LGBTQ+ community at this annual event held in June by the Greater Dayton LBGT Center.
  • Hispanic Heritage Festival – Supporting a day of Latin music, food, and culture with The Puerto Rican, American, and Caribbean Organization (PACO), a non-profit organization for the Hispanic community in Dayton.

Community Health Needs Assessment

We work to identify and reduce health care disparities that most impact the patients we serve in our communities. Every three years, Premier Health and thirty area hospitals work collaboratively to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Southwest Ohio. We aim to align our priorities with the top community health needs identified in the assessment, while providing services that aid in addressing structural and systemic barriers that impact the surrounding community.

Seven health issues achieved consensus as high priorities in the CHNA, and they align with Premier Health’s approach to community health, which has focused on substance abuse and mental health; hunger and food insecurity; physical literacy and chronic disease; and infant and maternal health. Learn more about our strategies and investments to address these critical health needs of our community.

This free 5K non-competitive fitness walk held every August is open to the public.