about the CHI
Health improvement happens when we work together.
Creating a healthier Grant County takes all of us. From healthcare providers to community members, educators to business leaders, changemakers to people with lived experiences, growers to transit providers—everyone has something valuable to contribute. The Coalition for Health Improvement (CHI) is where these voices come together to turn ideas into action.
our mission
We are dedicated to building a strong, collaborative network with diverse representation addressing the social conditions that affect the wellbeing of Grant County residents.
Our vision is to empower communities to promote positive change through unified partnerships and collaboration.
our work
The CHI acts as the connector and coordinator for community health and wellbeing improvement work in Grant County. We bring people together, support collaborative action, and help turn plans into reality.
our approach
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convene
Facilitate meetings and conversations where cross-sector partners, leadership, and broader coalition members can connect, share, and strategize
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coordinate
Align efforts across organizations to reduce duplication, maximize impact, and better support partners who
lead specific work
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connect
Link local Grant County efforts to broader regional initiatives and resources as part of the Thriving Together North Central Washington network
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empower
Gather community input, track progress through data and evaluation, and provide resources that help partners
turn insights into action
the vital conditions framework
The Vital Conditions Framework recognizes that health is created by the conditions of daily life where we live, learn, work, and recreate. This approach moves beyond traditional healthcare to address the social, economic, and environmental factors that shape health outcomes. When these conditions are strong, people can thrive. When they're missing, health and wellbeing suffers.
To learn more about the seven vital conditions, or view reports on each vital condition by region, County, zip code, or census tract, click the link below.
meet the leadership team
Alice McMartin
Grant Coordinator
Grant County Health District
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Annette Lovitt
Community Engagement Public Affairs Officer Grant County PUD
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Frank Koomson
Chief Operating Officer
Moses Lake Community Health Center
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Rhyanne Berryman
Grant County CHI Facilitator
Grant County EDC
Angie Karlsson
Community Connector
Molina Healthcare
Dayana Ruiz
Community Relations Manager, CPP
Renew
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Nikolas Bergman
Superintendent
Quincy School District
Susan Scheib
Director of Communication and Development Columbia Basin Hospital