Who we are

ROLE OF THE BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL - In its role as one of New Mexico’s thirty-six comprehensive health planning councils, the Bernalillo County Community Health Council is responsible for preparing and updating the Bernalillo County Community Health Profile. The Council members are appointed by the County Commissioners and include community members, health and social service provid¬ers, educators, and other private and public employees that serve County residents. The Council strives to improve the health and well being of all Bernalillo County residents and neighborhoods through a variety of strategies and activities: 

• By developing a Community Health Profile to identify and map our community’s health resources, needs and characteristics. 
• By identifying and prioritizing important issues related to individual, familial, school and neighborhood health. 
• By working in partnership with other individuals, groups and agencies to promote health awareness and to provide community education about health issues. 
• By creating action plans, strategies and activities to achieve the systemic changes needed to meet the varied health needs of all Bernalillo County residents. 

COUNCIL VISION - A community that supports the ability of everyone to meet his or her full potential.

COUNCIL MISSION - To improve the health and quality of life in Bernalillo County through coalition building, health assessment and prioritization and community action. 

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