Community Engagement builds and sustains relationships in the communities where we practice and where our employees live and work. These relationships are vital to support Mayo Clinic as the trusted and credible health care provider and committed community partner.
Commitment to Community
The key strategies of our commitment to community effort are:
Contribute to an enhanced quality of life and vibrant communities.
Demonstrate and showcase our commitment to community health care.
Engage our employees through education and community outreach opportunities.
Impact public policy to support communities.
Communicate our commitment to the community.
To carry out the work, Mayo Clinic collaborates with community stakeholders, develops and implements programs, and participates in activities that improve the health of our communities and address the social determinants of health.
The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) identifies priority issues that shape community engagement work, such as: