Five agencies are working together to survey Jefferson County residents about the health issues, challenges and other needs most important to them.
Compass Health Network, Jefferson County Community Partnership, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Jefferson County Health Department and Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation encourage all Jefferson County residents to complete the anonymous online Community Health Needs Assessment survey.
The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be available through May 17, according to Bethany Pope, media relations manager for Mercy.
Complete the survey by going to rc1user4g26ddbrpyy57.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cARbocQgRhoTMUu.
Data is collected every three years to address the area’s most critical health and social needs. “The collaboration of agencies for the Jefferson County Community Health Assessment is an excellent example of organizations coming together to support the communities’ health, safety, and well-being,” said Brianne Zwiener, public information officer for Jefferson County Health Department. “By coming together to promote one brief, yet impactful survey, we increase the number of voices heard and gain a better understanding of the needs of our county.”
She said the Health Department is grateful for the partnership with the other local agencies for this important task.
“It’s an important step for each agency individually and by coming together, we can increase our reach, resources and impact,” Zwiener said.
The survey asks residents questions about health challenges, access to care and socioeconomic factors, such as financial status, living conditions and social support networks.
“Your participation in the Community Health Needs Assessment is important, as it helps us to better understand their community and get a pulse of what is most needed to help our community thrive,” said Sue Curfman, regional senior vice president of corporate services for Compass Health Network.
Pope said results will be published within the next nine to 21 months, depending on the individual timelines of each health system.
The last assessment was conducted in 2021.
Past assessments may be found at www.jeffcohealth.org/reports.