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Health Assessment
and Research for Communities

Transforming community health and well-being through research & evaluation
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TRANSFORMING Communities

HARC specializes in providing data that helps organizations innovate in order to transform the lives of those living in the communities they serve. Our data helps clients improve the social determinants of health which feature the conditions of where people live, work, and play. These include factors such as the economy, education, social structures and support, neighborhoods and the built environment, and, of course, healthcare.

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Community Needs Assessments

  • Needs assessments for communities, cities, school districts, or other organizations
  • Implementation strategy (IS) plans to meet IRS requirements for nonprofit hospital facilities

Evaluation

  • Program evaluation
  • Collective impact evaluation
  • Process and outcome evaluation
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Surveys

  • Survey development and design
  • Scale development and validation
  • Satisfaction surveys

Data Collection

  • Collecting qualitative data via key informant interviews, focus groups, and community forums
  • Collecting quantitative data via surveys, interviews, observations

Community Engagement

  • Hosting community forums
  • Moderating community discussion, capturing feedback
  • Live polling at community events
  • Community presentations

General Organizational Consulting

  • Workplace wellness program consulting
  • Strategic planning facilitation
  • Data reporting assistance (written reports, oral presentations, maps, infographics, etc.)
  • Training on best practices in research and/or evaluation methods.

Need answers fast? Start with our Express Services

Our Express Services are designed for organizations that need timely insights without the scope of a full project. Each package includes a clearly defined process, pricing, and a fast turnaround so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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The 2025 Coachella Valley
Community Health Report

2025 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey report cover

Every three years,

HARC conducts a health survey of about 2,500 households in the Coachella Valley. The survey covers topics such as healthcare coverage, healthcare utilization, health behaviors, major disease, mental health, and more.
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2025 Executive Report

To access the 2025 Executive Report, please click here to take a brief survey in order to obtain your free PDF of the report.
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Support Our Community Health Data

HARC’s data provides vital information about the health and wellbeing of Coachella Valley residents. This work is only possible with community support. Please consider making a donation to help us continue collecting and sharing data that informs local decisions and improves lives.
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