Community Needs Assessment Process

ISSUE AREA – HEALTH
Will addressing this issue eliminate poverty or
stabilize a family to help them move out of
poverty?
What does the data tell us about the community?
• Is there a relationship between access to health care and health care costs?
• How long does it take for an individual or family to get access to a doctor or
to dental services?
• How far are emergency services from the community and what is the
transportation means to access these services?
• Do the businesses in the community offer health insurance?
• Are there any excessive health concerns or conditions (pockets of chronic
disease, high numbers of disease or indicators)?
What would be some of the root causes of the problems identified by
the data? What assets does the community have in this issue area?
Are there retired medical personnel that could provide guidance on the issue?
Are there buildings that could be converted to clinics in various areas of the community?
Is there a possible alternative transportation method to get individuals to
appointments?
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