Phase 1: Qualitative Community Assessment
January 2021 - May 2021
A community needs assessment was conducted to explore Elmore County residents’ perceptions of health, services, and resources in Elmore County. Lea el informe en español aquí.
Community Health Assessment
A community health assessment (CHA) is defined by the CDC as “a systematic examination of the health status indicators for a given population that is used to identify key problems and assets in a community”.
The ultimate goal of a community health assessment is to develop strategies to address the community’s health needs and identified issues.
Mental and Behavioral Health
An increased need for mental and behavioral health services was expressed, especially for children and veterans.
Summary of the 2021 Elmore County Community Health Assessment
In addition, suicide and substance use were two specific issues noted as needing county-wide prevention strategies.
Residents expressed that improving on the built environment by:
increasing walkability among the cities
improving recreation trails access
adding bike lanes
would help improve health by making outdoor physical activity more easily accessible.
Physical Activity and Outdoor Amenities
Local Health Care
Participants expressed the desire for more specialty care closer to or within Elmore County, and emphasized the need for more accessible & affordable health care.
Local health care facilities do an outstanding job at caring for the citizens of Elmore County but are not always able to provide specialty care to patients.
