Utilization of an interorganizational network analysis to evaluate the development of community capacity among a community-academic partnership.

Background: Following a community health assessment the Brazos Valley Health Partnership (BVHP) organized to address fragmentation of services and local health needs. This regional partnership employs the fundamental principles of community-based participatory research, fostering an equitable partnership with the aim of building community capacity to address local health issues.

Objectives: This article describes changes in relationships as a result of capacity building efforts in a community-academic partnership.