Community Health Needs Assessment Survey Now Available

Sioux City, Iowa; April 12, 2024 — Siouxland District Health Department, MercyOne and UnityPoint Health have joined forces to launch the 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA), which is completed every three years and aims to gather valuable insights into the health needs and priorities of Siouxland residents.

One component of the CHA is a community-wide survey, which will be conducted over the next month. It seeks to engage community members in a dialogue about their health concerns, experiences and goals. By understanding our community's unique challenges and opportunities, we can better tailor our programs and services to address the most pressing health issues.

The survey covers topics such as access to care, community health strengths and barriers, social determinants of health and more. It will be available online at https://siouxlandhealth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKYujg8ysFx5m98 and distributed through various community channels to reach as many residents as possible. The survey is also available in multiple languages.

This assessment is a valuable public health tool for informing community members and decision-makers about community health issues and strategies.

“We encourage everyone in Siouxland to participate in the survey and share their perspectives,” said Michelle Lewis, Director of Health Promotion and Population Health at Siouxland District Health Department. “Your input is invaluable in helping us create a healthier and more vibrant community for all.”

The survey results will be carefully analyzed to inform the development of a CHA Report, which will be available to the public later this fall. This report will serve as a roadmap for prioritizing health initiatives and allocating resources effectively through a health improvement plan.

For more information about the CHA survey, please get in touch with Kevin Grieme at SDHD. You can also learn more online here.

About MercyOne

MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best life. MercyOne’s care providers and staff make health the highest priority. The system’s clinics, medical centers, hospitals and affiliates are located throughout the state of Iowa and beyond. Headquartered in central Iowa, MercyOne is a member of Trinity Health (based in Livonia, Michigan) – one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic health care systems in the nation. Learn more at MercyOne.org