Genesis Health Systems

What is your definition of a community health coalition?

In no more than 5 sentences, provide your definition of a community health coalition and how they work to promote community health.

Public Comments

1. A group of community-based organizations working together to ensure that people in communities have access to health information and services. They could be promoting community health through awareness-raising and advocacy activities, and free consultations and treatment.
2. Community health coalitions must be “dedicated to recognizing the autonomy of its members while promoting and maintaining a forum whereby its members can join together to collectively plan, share resources, develop strategies[, and] assist in the implementation of programs to address the health needs of all citizens in the community.” + INFO!!! "With their strong emphasis on collective action, health promotion activities highlight the need for individuals and organizations within a community to work collaboratively as advocates and activists for health."