Washington County Community Health Needs Survey

Survey Instructions

Washington County Public Health invites you to participate in this survey to determine the greatest health needs in our community. The information gathered from this survey will be used to develop an action plan to improve the health of Washington County.

All responses are anonymous and will be collected and sent directly to Public Health for data entry. You can skip any question you do not want to answer. If you receive more than one invitation to complete the survey, please fill it out only once. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete.

Remember, your opinion is important and will help our community. Thank you for your time!

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* 1. What do you think are the five (5) most important factors for a healthy community and a good quality of life?

Access to daycare/after-school programs

Good jobs and a healthy economy

Access to health insurance

Family friendly environment

Clean environment (air, water, food safety)

Availability of positive teen activities

Healthy behaviors and lifestyles

Low crime/safe neighborhoods

Parks and recreation

Religious or spiritual values

Quality and affordable housing

Emergency preparedness

Arts and cultural events

Good schools

Access to health care (such as family doctor, EMS, hospital sercies)

Access to healthy food

Social opportunities for seniors

Diversity and inclusivity

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What do you think are the top five (5) health concerns in our community

Aging problems (such as arthritis, hearing/vision loss)

Dental health

High blood pressure

Domestic violence

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Obesity/overweight

Respiratory/lung disease

Cancers

Diabetes/prediabetes

Heart disease and stroke

Child abuse and neglect

Senior/depended adult abuse and neglect

Rape/sexual assault

Tobacco use (including e-cigarettes, vaping, and other nicotine products)

Motor vehicle crash injuries

Substance abuse (such as alcohol, marijuana, other drugs)

Teenage pregnancy

Firearm-related injury

Mental health (such as suicide, depression, anxiety)

Infectious disease (such as hepatitis, TB, HIV/AIDS)

Poor nutrition

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What do you think are the top five (5) barriers to health and well-being in our community?

Lack of education/job training

Low wages

Lack of free recreational opportunities

Discrimination (such as disability, gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+)

Lack of transportation

Unaffordable housing

Access to health care

Access to mental health services

Access to dental care

Access to healthy food

Health insurance coverage

Housing conditions

Environmental conditions

Hunger

Access to specialty care

Poverty

Language/communication barrier

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Thinking of you and your family, which barriers keep you from being healthy?

Lack of education/job training

Low wages

Lack of free recreational opportunities

Discrimination (such as disability, gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+)

Lack of transportation

Unaffordable housing

Access to health care

Access to mental health care

Access to dental care

Access to healthy food

Health insurance coverage

Housing conditions

Environmental conditions

Hunger

Access to specialty care

Poverty

Language/communication barrier

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are five (5) things that our community does well?

Community engagement in local public policy/decision making

Variety of health services

Quality schools

Affordable and quality childcare

job training/higher education opportunities

Good jobs

Affordable and quality housing

Roads and infrastructure

Locally owned and operated businesses

Reasonable commute

Volunteer opportunities

Parks and recreation

Trails and sidewalks

Variety of food options (dining and shopping)

Welcoming community

Variety of retail options

Social support systems (such as parenting groups, food pantries)

Transportation options (such as taxi, bus, bike)

Arts and entertainment options

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What are five (5) things that our community could improve?

Community engagement in local public policy/decision making

Variety of health services

Quality schools

Affordable and quality childcare

Job training/higher education opportunities

Good jobs

Affordable and quality housing

Roads and infrasturcture

Locally owned and operated businesses

Reasonable commute

Volunteer opportunities

Parks and recreation

Trails and sidewalks

Variety of food options (dining and shopping)

Welcoming community

Variety of retail options

Social support systems (such as parenting groups, food pantries)

Transportation options (such as taxi, bus, bike)

Arts and entertainment options

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Thinking about you and your family, what is missing or most needed in our community to improve your health? Please choose all that apply.

Healthier food

Transportation options

Wellness services

Walking/biking trails

Specialty physicians

Substance use services

High quality education

Safe places to walk/play

Affordable housing

Mental Health Services

Employer support

Job opportunities

Recreation facilities

Affordable health insurance

More social support systems

Childcare

Family planning services

Other (please specify)

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* 8. In the past 12 months have you ever worried whether you would run out of food before getting the money to buy more?

Often true

Sometimes true

Never true

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* 9. Within the past 12 months the food we bough just didn't last and we didn't have money to get more.

Often true

Sometimes true

Never true

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* 10. Based on your experiences in the pats 12 months, how easy or difficult is it for you to access the following services?

	Very easy	Easy	Average	Difficult	Very Difficult	N/A
Primary Care Doctor	Primary Care Doctor Very easy	Primary Care Doctor Easy	Primary Care Doctor Average	Primary Care Doctor Difficult	Primary Care Doctor Very Difficult	Primary Care Doctor N/A
Dentist	Dentist Very easy	Dentist Easy	Dentist Average	Dentist Difficult	Dentist Very Difficult	Dentist N/A
Mental health provider	Mental health provider Very easy	Mental health provider Easy	Mental health provider Average	Mental health provider Difficult	Mental health provider Very Difficult	Mental health provider N/A
Specialty doctor	Specialty doctor Very easy	Specialty doctor Easy	Specialty doctor Average	Specialty doctor Difficult	Specialty doctor Very Difficult	Specialty doctor N/A
Emergency care	Emergency care Very easy	Emergency care Easy	Emergency care Average	Emergency care Difficult	Emergency care Very Difficult	Emergency care N/A
Public Health/Immunization services	Public Health/Immunization services Very easy	Public Health/Immunization services Easy	Public Health/Immunization services Average	Public Health/Immunization services Difficult	Public Health/Immunization services Very Difficult	Public Health/Immunization services N/A
Family or parent support services	Family or parent support services Very easy	Family or parent support services Easy	Family or parent support services Average	Family or parent support services Difficult	Family or parent support services Very Difficult	Family or parent support services N/A
Child care services	Child care services Very easy	Child care services Easy	Child care services Average	Child care services Difficult	Child care services Very Difficult	Child care services N/A
Social services/ community assistance	Social services/ community assistance Very easy	Social services/ community assistance Easy	Social services/ community assistance Average	Social services/ community assistance Difficult	Social services/ community assistance Very Difficult	Social services/ community assistance N/A

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* 11. If it was "difficult" or "very difficult" to receive services, what made it difficult? Please choose all that apply.

I could not get a convenient appointment.

I could not afford to pay.

The doctor did not accept my insurance.

The doctor or service provider was full.

I did not know how to find a doctor or service.

No service was available in the area.

I did not have transportation to get to my appointment.

Language or communication barrier.

Other (please specify)

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* 12. In the past year, how many times have you used Washington County Health Center's ER?

Never

1-2 times

3-5 times

6 or more times

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* 13. In what zip code do you live?

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* 14. Do you rent or own the place where you live?

Rent

Own

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 16. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-binary/Transgender

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? Choose all that apply.

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Other (please specify)

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* 18. What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Some high school, but no diploma

High school diploma (or GED)

Career training certificate/diploma

Some college, but no degree

2-year college degree

4-year college degree

Graduate-level degree

None of the above

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* 19. What is your total household income?

Less than $20,000

$20,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or more

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* 20. How many people currently live in your household (including yourself)

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* 21. Any additional comments?

Thank your for taking the time to complete the survey!