A new report examining Bexar County’s health landscape suggests instabilities and active work to address inequities spurred, partly, by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Released last week, the 252-page Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) — compiled every three years — encapsulates work from local hospitals, community partners, and residents.

The CHNA report details five “urgent” health priorities that could be addressed. • Mental and behavioral health • Maternal and infant health • Chronic disease • Housing instability • Food insecurity

“This data is not just numbers, it’s the lived reality of our community,” said Palmira Arellano, board chair of The Health Collaborative and vice president of community engagement for Methodist Healthcare System.

A significant growth

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