State Health Assessment (SHA)
The State Health Assessment (SHA) process began in 2015 as the first approach to prioritizing health issues based on feedback from the general population. ADPH maintains an internal workgroup but is very open to including community partners in the design of future SHAs and advancement efforts.
2026 State Health Assessment
The State Health Assessment (SHA) will commence secondary data collection and analysis in February and March of 2026. Primary data collection, which includes conducting surveys, focus groups, and interviews, will take place in April and May of 2026. The final report is expected to be completed in September 2026. A SHA workgroup, comprising approximately 30 members, is working to assist with this process.
2020 State Health Assessment
In the ongoing advancement of health outcomes in Alabama, we have published the 2020 Alabama State Health Assessment (SHA). Feedback from our community partners, other health departments, and tribal organizations can help strengthen data and provide opportunities for improvement. The SHA co-leads were Sondra Reese, Carlene Robinson, and Carrie Allison.
If you would like to submit feedback, please send your comments to Sondra Reese via email.
Page last updated: December 15, 2025
