Ashland County CHIP Progress Tracker

Three significant health needs were selected as priority areas based on the findings of the 2022 Ashland County Community Health Assessment (CHA). This page tracks progress on these priorities as outlined in the 2023-2025 Ashland County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Each CHIP priority includes goals, objectives, and strategies to improve the health of all Ashland County residents.
Click on each section below to expand.

Priority: Cancer

Cancer is a significant health concern in Ashland County and across the United States, with significant impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Cancer affects people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental exposures, and lifestyle choices.

Goal: Reduce lung and bronchus, and colorectal cancer rates in Ashland County.

The following indicators help track Ashland County's progress on reducing cancer.

Healthy NEO Indicators (click here to expand)

Dec
2025

Priority: Access to Healthcare

Accessible and affordable healthcare is a critical issue in Ashland County, as many residents struggle to access healthcare services. The CHIP will work to improve access to healthcare by expanding health clinics, increasing outreach to underserved populations, and promoting health insurance enrollment.

Goal: Increase access to care in Ashland County.

The following indicators help track Ashland County's progress on increasing access to healthcare.

Healthy NEO Indicators (click here to expand)

Dec
2025

Priority: Behavioral Health (Mental Health)

Behavioral and mental health are critical health needs in Ashland County that require prioritization in the CHIP. These issues affect individuals, families, and communities, and can have significant impacts on overall health and well-being.

Goal: Reduce the number of suicides and those suffering from depression in Ashland County.

The following indicator helps track Ashland County's progress on reducing suicide and depression.

Healthy NEO Indicator (click here to expand)

Dec
2025

Number of Suicide Deaths in Ashland County (click here to expand)

Dec
2025
  • Download JPEG
  • Download PDF
  • Download CSV

Priority: Substance Use and Misuse

Behavioral health, and substance use and misuse are critical health needs in Ashland County that require prioritization in the CHIP. These issues affect individuals, families, and communities, and can have significant impacts on overall health and well-being.

Goal: Reduce deaths caused by drug overdose.

The following indicators help track Ashland County's progress on reducing drug overdose deaths.

Healthy NEO Indicator (click here to expand)

Dec
2025

Number of Emergency Department Visits for Suspected Drug Overdose among Residents Ages 11 Years and Older in Ashland County (click here to expand)

Dec
2025
  • Download JPEG
  • Download PDF
  • Download CSV

Pounds of Medications Collected at Prescription Drug Take Back (click here to expand)

Dec
2025
  • Download JPEG
  • Download PDF
  • Download CSV

Number of Drug Overdose Deaths Reviewed by the Ashland County Health Department (click here to expand)

Dec
2025
  • Download JPEG
  • Download PDF
  • Download CSV

Goal: Reduce the number of alcohol-impaired driving deaths.

The following indicators help track Ashland County's progress on reducing alcohol-impaired driving deaths.

Healthy NEO Indicators (click here to expand)

Dec
2025