A dynamic community-driven public health effort among health agencies, communities and universities . In contrast to more traditional approaches, within the CBHI, communities define the issues and concerns to be addressed. Agencies and universites join with them in seeking solutions. Each coalition must include representation by a community-based organizations, health agency, and university.
Coalitions invite other organizations and individuals to join the partnership.
The committee is composed of one at-large member and 12 members from community organizations, six members from health agencies and six members from academic institutions. The committee conducts the business of the CBHI and serves as a clearinghouse for ideas and information gathered by the county coalitions.