Wake County and the Live Well Wake initiative have released the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, outlining health priorities for the region through 2028. The assessment was conducted from May 2024 to May 2025 in collaboration with the North Carolina Institute for Public Health, following a model recommended by the state’s Division of Public Health.
The report highlights three primary health priorities based on community input and data analysis. “These aren’t just public health issues, they’re deeply personal issues that affect the day-to-day lives of our residents,” stated Vickie Adamson, Wake County Commissioner and Co-Chair of Live Well Wake. She emphasized that the report aids in directing efforts and resources to areas where they can have significant impact.
The assessment reflects contributions from several organizations including Advance Community Health, Delta Dental, Duke Health, NeighborHealth, Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education, RightCare, UNC REX Healthcare, Wake County Government, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals. These partners aim to coordinate strategies and share resources to enhance health outcomes across Wake County.
Following this release, county staff and stakeholders will develop action plans targeting each priority area. Progress will be monitored and reported on the Live Well Wake website.
Every three years, local county health departments are mandated by NC DHHS to perform a Community Health Needs Assessment to evaluate their populations’ health status. Between assessments, counties issue State of the County Health reports to update on progress and emerging needs.
The full report along with an executive summary is accessible at LiveWellWake.org.
