Manchester Health Department Releases New Community Health Reports

The reports aim to address priority health issues and improve quality of life for all residents.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The City of Manchester Health Department has released a portfolio of ten new community needs assessments and community health improvement plans, building on previously published reports focused on overdose prevention and healthy food access. These reports were developed with input from community partners and hundreds of residents, and are designed to inspire evidence-based practices to optimize prevention, cost-savings, and quality of life across Manchester neighborhoods and priority populations.

Why it matters

Community health assessments and improvement plans are critical tools for identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of a local population. By engaging residents and cross-sector partners, the Manchester Health Department can develop targeted, data-driven strategies to measurably improve public health outcomes.

The details

The new reports cover a range of priority health areas for Manchester, complementing the city's previously released Overdose Prevention Strategy and Healthy Food Access Plan. The assessments and plans were developed through collaboration between the Health Department, community partners, and hundreds of resident voices to ensure the strategies reflect the unique needs of Manchester's neighborhoods and populations.

  • The 2022 Greater Manchester Community Health Needs Assessment identified priority health areas for the city.
  • The new portfolio of reports was released on February 13, 2026.

The players

City of Manchester Health Department

The municipal public health agency responsible for monitoring, anticipating, and addressing emerging health threats in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Institute of Medicine

A nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based advice to decision makers and the public about health and science.

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What they’re saying

“Measurably improving the health of communities is a shared responsibility for its protection and improvement, involving a wide range of individuals, organizations and agencies.”

— Institute of Medicine

The takeaway

By engaging the community and leveraging data-driven insights, the Manchester Health Department is taking a comprehensive, collaborative approach to addressing the city's most pressing public health challenges and improving quality of life for all residents.