Baystate Franklin Medical Center (2022)

The 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Baystate Franklin Medical Center examines the health status, concerns, and priorities of residents across the hospital's service area. Developed through community engagement, data analysis, and regional collaboration, the report identifies key health needs including youth mental health, health care provider shortages, affordable housing, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The assessment also highlights priority populations experiencing the greatest health inequities and provides a foundation for community-driven strategies to improve health and well-being throughout Franklin County.