Ongoing Public Health Consulting Services

​At Ascendant Healthcare Partners, we do it all. As a trusted leader in public health consulting, we provide comprehensive, ongoing services designed to support public health departments, organizations, and communities in achieving sustainable health improvements. Whether your needs involve Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA), strategic planning, health equity consulting, or health literacy initiatives, we are here to help you navigate every step of the process.

Our approach is simple: we partner with you to create customized solutions that address your specific health challenges and ensure measurable outcomes. We stay with you from initial assessment through strategy development, implementation, and continuous improvement, providing expert guidance every step of the way.

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Comprehensive, Tailored Solutions

At Ascendant Healthcare Partners, we understand that public health challenges are unique to each community. That’s why we offer tailored solutions that address your department’s distinct needs. Our ongoing services cover all aspects of public health strategy, including:

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1. Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

We lead comprehensive CHNAs, leveraging the latest data and insights to identify key health priorities in your community. We use this information to inform policy development, resource allocation, and strategic interventions.

• Data-Driven Assessments
  Our data-driven approach ensures that you have the information you need to make informed decisions. We analyze local, state, and national health data to identify trends, risks, and social determinants of health (SDoH).

• Stakeholder Engagement
  We engage community members and stakeholders to ensure that their perspectives are included in the assessment, leading to more impactful and community-focused outcomes.

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2. Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Development

Following the CHNA, we develop Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) that translate the assessment findings into actionable, long-term strategies. We focus on developing measurable goals and ensuring that your health initiatives are effective and sustainable.

• Strategic Plan Development
  We work with you to create strategies that align with both local health needs and national objectives like Healthy People 2030. This ensures that your community’s health goals are in line with best practices and standards.

• Health Equity Integration
  We incorporate health equity into every CHIP we develop, ensuring that underserved populations have access to the resources and care they need.

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3. Public Health Strategic Planning

Our strategic planning services provide public health departments with a clear roadmap for achieving long-term health improvements. We help you develop adaptable, data-driven plans that evolve as your community's needs change.

• Departmental Strategic Plans
  We assist public health departments in developing comprehensive strategic plans that are aligned with PHAB standards and community-specific health priorities.

• Continuous Process Improvement
  Our strategic plans are designed with ongoing evaluation and improvement in mind, ensuring that your department can respond to emerging challenges and measure success effectively.

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4. Health Equity Consulting

We are committed to advancing health equity across communities by helping public health departments and organizations address health disparities. Our health equity consulting services ensure that your initiatives promote equitable access to healthcare for all populations.

• Health Equity Assessments
  We identify the populations in your community most affected by health inequities and develop targeted strategies to improve healthcare access and outcomes for those individuals.

• Equitable Policy Development
  We help you develop policies that promote fair resource distribution, ensuring that healthcare services are accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status.

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5. Health Literacy Consulting

Effective communication is key to improving health outcomes. Our health literacy consulting services focus on ensuring that health information is presented in a clear, understandable way for all populations.

• Plain Language Implementation
  We help you revise health communications to use plain language, making complex medical information easier to understand.

• Patient Education Materials
  We review and revise patient education materials to ensure they are accessible and culturally relevant, helping to improve patient understanding and engagement.

 

6. Coaching and Technical Assistance

Our team offers ongoing coaching and technical assistance to support public health leaders and ensure the successful implementation of health strategies.

• Accreditation Roadmapping
  We guide public health departments through the PHAB accreditation process, helping with documentation review and compliance.

• Leadership Coaching
  Our coaching services are designed to help public health leaders improve their performance and drive impactful health initiatives.