Community Health Improvement Week
Celebrate CHI Week June 8-12!
Join AHA's Community Health Improvement network in celebrating Community Health Improvement Week June 8-12, 2026. Save the date and make sure your organization has plans to mark this special week, which is a time to honor those working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities throughout the country.
Ways to explore CHI Week
Get Involved!
Whether you work in population health or community health at a hospital, health system, public health department or community organization, CHI Week is an excellent time to spotlight your organization’s commitment to improving community health. Here are some ways to promote the important work you do:
Spread the Word
Download the CHI Week digital engagement toolkit for sample social media posts and newsletter copy you can use to spread the word about the work you're leading to improve health in your community year-round.
See Ways to Celebrate
Check out the "Ways to Celebrate" guide for ideas on ways you and your organization can celebrate CHI Week in your organization and with your community!
Inspiration Cards
Download a prompt card, add your comment and snap a pic to share on social media using #CHIWeek.
Community Health Improvement Podcasts
Food as Medicine: How Cleveland Clinic is Nourishing Community Health
Cleveland Clinic's Vicki Johnson discusses how the medical center confronts food insecurity by treating food as a vital part of health care, and combining data, trust and partnerships to address it.
An Ecosystem Approach to Health Across Michigan Communities
Corewell Health's Vanessa Briggs and Corey Smith, M.D., share how the health system offers the best care possible by offering technical support and running effective community partnerships.
Beyond the Bedside: HonorHealth’s Commitment to Healthier Communities
HonorHealth's Michelle Pabis, Haeli Miceli and Anne Costa discuss how the health system's adult day health care program delivers great care and expanded freedom for older adults and the families that care for them, while also serving as a community anchor.
How Duke University is Fighting Hypertension Through Community Collaboration
Duke University's Bradi Granger and Anna Tharakan explain how Duke uses its community health needs assessment to address community health disparities in hypertension.
Stories from the Field
Wellstar's Mobile Food Markets
Learn how Wellstar Health System's community collaboration enhanced access to nutritious food and laid the groundwork for continued community health improvement.
Addressing Teens' Mental Health
Aspirus Lake View Hospital worked with community partners to address teens' use of digital devices and the lingering mental health-related effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building Bridges to Recovery & Health
Working with local organizations helped Intermountain Health create a seamless support system that broadens substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery.
Hospital Community Collaborative Spotlights
Discover how hospitals across the United States are using Hospital Community Collaborative tools and resources to improve community collaborations and advance health outcomes.
Learn how Englewood Health worked with community partners to launch the Maternal Healthy Living Program to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Check out HCC's visual case study series to learn how hospitals use HCC tools to improve community partnerships and health outcomes.
Community Health Improvement Resources
Join the ACHI Network
The work to improve community health takes place around the clock, year-round. Join AHA's Community Health Improvement network to learn about best practices population and community health leaders are using to reduce disparities in health outcomes in their communities and stay updated on the important community health improvement conversations taking place throughout the year.
Thank you to the Children's Hospital Association for being a 2026 CHI Week sponsor!
