Energizing Connections for Healthier Oakland (ECHO), convened by Oakland County Health Division, identifies health priorities and mobilizes partnerships to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities in Oakland County. It is overseen by an Advisory Council with representatives from hospitals, human services, behavioral health, higher education, businesses, parks and recreation, economic development, emergency response, community organizations, and elected officials. 

About the Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan 

The ECHO Advisory Council oversees and guides OCHD’s Community Health Assessment (CHA) every five (5) years. The assessment and its processes inform the community’s needs and strengths, in this case Oakland County. The most recent assessment was completed in 2025.

2025 Community Health Assessment

ECHO is finalizing the 2025 CHA. The detailed findings and strategic issues will be announced here. You can review the 2024 Community Health Strategic Briefs here. If you or your agency has questions about the upcoming Community Health Improvement Plan or would like to be involved, email echo@oakgov.com.

Community Health Improvement Plan 

ECHO and the Advisory Council are working on the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) which includes each strategic priority. Email ECHO echo@oakgov.com if you would like to be involved in the 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan. 

Past ECHO reports and publications can be found here.