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 the Commitment to Community effort are:

• contribute to an enhanced quality of life and vibrant communities
• demonstrate and showcase our commitment to community healthcare
• engage our employees through education and community outreach opportunities
• impact public policy to support communities, and
• communicate our commitment to the community.

To carry out the work, Mayo Clinic collaborates with community stakeholders, develop and implement programs, and participate 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:

• community initiatives
• forums
• expos
• lunch and learns
• volunteer opportunities and
• financial and in-kind support