Public asked to fill out Community Health Assessment survey

     Jones County Public Health (JCPH) wants to hear from you!

   From May 15 through June 16, JCPH asks the Jones County community to participate in the Community Health Assessment (CHA) Survey. Those who live or work in Jones County are eligible to take this assessment. You can find the survey link at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduyoPLJY4s6nvIvji_Vmqc6VK1vCHERRZclxfcCU7YUYBnkw/viewform?usp=sf_link. Copies of the survey will also be available at JCPH partner sites: public libraries, schools, community centers.

   These Community Health Assessment efforts will ultimately identify health priorities in Jones County for the Health Improvement Plan. The goal is to compare data identifying health priorities with what the community is telling JCPH. They are collecting information from the community in multiple ways to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be heard.

   JCPH urges residents to take the time to answer the 15-minute survey.

   “Everyone’s voice is important, and the responses will have an impact on the future plans in the county,” said JCPH Director Jess Wiedenhoff. “We’ve seen survey fatigue in the past with residents being asked to complete surveys from multiple agencies. This collaborative survey will allow multiple agencies to obtain data through one survey.”

   Following the survey collection from the Needs Assessment, the partnering agencies will be hosting several focus group meetings to gain more in-depth information for the topics identified with the highest need. These focus groups will occur July through September. Any member of the public willing to participate should communicate their interest to JCPH or one of their workgroup partners.

   The workgroup partners strive to bring positive cohesive actions for short- and long-term goals through collaboration, a common language between professionals with clear meaning for the public, consistency, reduction in duplication, and building a sustainable system to support the well-being and continued development of the community in areas such as: education, child health, oral health, drinking water, unintentional injuries, older adults, mental health, and addictive behaviors.

   To learn more about the Jones County plan and to see a full list of categories and focus areas, visit jonescountyiowa.gov/public_health and click on “Community Health Needs.”