The Town of Lincoln has initiated a Community Health Assessment to evaluate our existing health services. Funded by a grant from our local Community Health Network Area (CHNA 15) and spearheaded by a group of town residents and employees, the project will analyze health-related programs and services in Lincoln, including services that provide for physical health, mental health, spiritual health, public health, and overall social needs.
A community health assessment defines “health” in the broadest of terms: as a measure of overall well-being, and as a by-product of a wide range of lifestyle and behavior-related choices and conditions. The assessment will help to determine if there are weaknesses in current health offerings provided by the Town or other sources, and it will identify changes that could benefit local residents and the community as a whole.
The assessment process will reach out to residents and businesses in order to seek ideas about Lincoln’s quality of life and to encourage public participation in defining what “community health” means in Lincoln. Widespread and diverse participation is a core priority to us and will be critical to the project’s success.
Questions or comments may be directed to Anita Scheipers, Asst. Town Administrator, 781-259-2603. scheipersa@lincolntown.org.
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