Community Health Needs Assessments

Demonstrating Community Need

As part of the Affordable Care Act, tax-exempt hospitals are required to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) once every three years. In 2022 and again in 2025, a CHNA was conducted for Medical Center Hospital in conjunction with the Family Health Clinic. The 2025 report includes a comprehensive assessment of the identified health needs in Ector County, Texas.

The analyses include a careful review of the most current health data available, demographics and input from numerous community representatives. The process culminates in the development of an Implementation Plan to address the significant needs identified through the CHNA. The CHNA and Implementation Plan report was presented to and approved by the Hospital Board on August 5, 2025. Medical Center Hospital will utilize its 2025 plan as a guide over the next three years to offer programs that support the health of the community and the mission of the organization.

Click on the links below to review the Medical Center Hospital 2022 and 2025 CHNA and Implementation Plans:

• 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan
• 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan

Please address any written comments on the 2025 CHNA and Implementation Plan or requests for a paper copy to: