Buncombe Residents Shape Health Strategies With Valuable Input

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Buncombe County in North Carolina has launched a Community Health Assessment survey to better understand the health of its residents and how improvements may be made. The survey will be used to create a health improvement plan and is required every three years for state accreditation. In the previous survey, major issues identified included heart disease, diabetes, mental health, and substance use.

Buncombe County Initiates Health Survey to Identify Community Needs

In North Carolina, Buncombe County is inviting all residents to engage in a health survey that will help pinpoint the community’s specific needs. Buncombe is amongst 18 counties in Western North Carolina participating in this survey.

Aiming to improve the health of its residents, Buncombe County initiated its Community Health Assessment survey. “Residents play a crucial role in identifying health needs,” noted Public Health Director Ellis Matheson.

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Matheson explained that health departments are mandated to complete these assessments triennially for state accreditation, followed by the creation of a health improvement plan. “The survey includes questions around health, demographics, and social drivers of health,” he added.

Key components like the respondent’s physical environment and general well-being are also covered. “This will help us identify areas for health system improvements and ensure a healthier environment,” said Matheson.

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Heart disease, diabetes, mental health, and substance use were the main concerns identified in the last survey. “We will identify areas for maximum impact. More information means a healthier community,” Matheson stated.

Survey results will be utilized to develop a community health improvement plan. “Different organizations will work together to improve our health systems,” Matheson said.

Certain residents may be contacted by phone to participate in the survey. Alternatively, residents have the option to complete the survey online.

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