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. 2013 Apr 18;10:E56. doi: 10.5888/pcd10.120272

Table 1. Community Assets and Needs Identified with the CHANGE Tool, by Sector, Healthy People Alliance, Klickitat County, Washington, 2009–2011.

Sector Assets Needs
Schools Comprehensive tobacco-use policies; staff training to assist students with chronic disease self-management; strong social network; space for gardens Support in developing, implementing, and funding healthful eating and physical activity strategies
Worksites Strong adherence to community-wide tobacco-use policies; interest in supporting employee wellness Leadership in health promotion and chronic disease prevention; worksite wellness programs
Community-at-large (Klickitat County) Strong tobacco-use policies; locally grown healthful foods; spaces for physical activity Funds; time and transportation to access existing nutrition and physical activity opportunities; infrastructure to support walking and biking
Health care facilities Interest in promoting wellness within the facilities and in the community Worksite wellness programs
Community institutions or organizations Leadership in health promotion; strong adherence to community-wide tobacco-use policies; strong network of community members Some have policies and environmental structures supporting healthful eating and physical activity and others do not

Abbreviation: CHANGE, Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation.