Together, We're Building a Healthier Somerset

Healthier Somerset is a community coalition, convened by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Somerset County through collaboration, advocacy, and partnership.

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Improving the Health and Well-Being of All Who Live, Work, and Play in Somerset County

Since 2010, Healthier Somerset has served as a unifying force for health improvement across Somerset County. We are a coalition of representatives ranging from businesses to non-profit organizations and local government working together to create a culture of wellness through strategic collaboration. Somerset County nonprofit organizations, business, municipalities, schools, healthcare providers and faith-based organizations are invited to join Healthier Somerset as a partner and sponsor.

Our main focus is on improving community health in Somerset County, NJ through the creation and implementation of our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

Since 2010, Healthier Somerset has served as a unifying force for health improvement across Somerset County. We are a coalition of local organizations, businesses, schools, and community members working together to create a culture of wellness through education, advocacy, and strategic collaboration.

One of our main focuses is on improving community health in Somerset County, NJ through the creation and implementation of our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

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Community Partners

Over 100 members including representatives ranging from businesses, to non-profit organizations and local government.

100+ Community Partners

Over 100 members including representatives ranging from businesses, to non-profit organizations and local government.

Years in Existence

Founded as a coalition convened by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset to improve the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Somerset County.

15 Years in Existence

Founded as a coalition convened by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset to improve the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Somerset County.

Health Priorities

The Coalition is focused on 8 Health Priorities based on data from the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

8 Health Priorities

The Coalition is focused on 8 Health Priorities based on data from the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

Health Is Always Our Priority – At a Glance

We focus on eight key health priorities that affect daily life in Somerset County. These priorities are based on data from our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which also informs our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). From mental health to nutrition and physical activity to chronic disease and access to care, each initiative aims to foster a healthier, more connected community.

Mental Health and Behavioral Health

Food Insecurity/ Healthy Eating

Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Access to Services

Workplace Wellness

Healthy Schools

Healthy Communities

Advocacy

Health Is Always Our Priority – Our CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) At a Glance

We current focus is on eight key health priorities that affect the daily lives of individuals and families in Somerset County. These priorities are based on data from our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which also informs our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). From mental health to nutrition and physical activity, each initiative aims to foster a healthier, more connected community.

Behavioral Health

Chronic Disease

Economic Wellbeing

Access to Services

Workplace Wellness

Healthy Schools

Healthy Communities

Policy

Our Impact – See How We're Making a Difference

We're Working Together to Make Somerset County One of the Healthiest Places to Live, Work, and Play in New Jersey. See the Snapshot Below of Our Impact in 2025.

Together, We're Building a Healthier Somerset

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Improving the Health and Well-Being of All Who Live, Work, and Play in Somerset County

Community Partners

100+ Community Partners

Years in Existence

15 Years in Existence

Health Priorities

8 Health Priorities

Health Is Always Our Priority – At a Glance

Mental Health and Behavioral Health

Food Insecurity/ Healthy Eating

Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Access to Services

Workplace Wellness

Healthy Schools

Healthy Communities

Advocacy

Health Is Always Our Priority – Our CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) At a Glance

Behavioral Health

Chronic Disease

Economic Wellbeing

Access to Services

Workplace Wellness

Healthy Schools

Healthy Communities

Policy

Our Impact – See How We're Making a Difference

We're Working Together to Make Somerset County One of the Healthiest Places to Live, Work, and Play in New Jersey. See the Snapshot Below of Our Impact in 2025.

Working together to make Somerset County one of the healthiest places to live and work in New Jersey.

SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC DEVELOPED

17 WORKSITE WELLNESS AWARDS

MEDICAL VAN LAUNCHED

11 MEETINGS

150+ ORGANIZATIONS

28 NEW MEMBERS

7 COMMUNITY SECTORS REPRESENTED

CONDUCTED 165,000 OUTREACHES COUNTYWIDE

6M+ LBS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED

2025 – 2027 CHIP FINALIZED

A Special Thank You to Our Premier Level Contributors!

Together We're Empowering a Healthier Somerset