Preliminary
Health Assessment Survey data released for public input
Patrons that completed the 2016 Community
Health Survey recently gave their input regarding a variety of health issues in
the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) health district.
This year, nearly 1,500 people completed the survey, which represents a 30%
increase from the total responding in 2013.
Following are a few of the findings in a preliminary report released today by
the health department, the organization that administers the survey, in
collaboration with Oakland Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Memorial Hospital and
Faith Regional Health Services:
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On
average, 14.67 percent state that in the last year, someone in their
home had a mental health or emotional problem that affected their ability to do
daily activities
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78.74
percent of people reported a need to lose weight
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137 out of
597 parents reported that their children “rarely or
never” wear protective equipment (such as a helmet) when riding a bike,
scooter, skateboard, inline skates, etc.
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77.84
percent of tobacco/nicotine users reported that
they would like to quit
A detailed report of preliminary findings
from the survey is available at www.elvphd.org. The public is
invited to give their input regarding this data between now and April 5, 2016.
Concerns or comments can be submitted by email or phone to: info@elvphd.org or 402.529.2233.
In addition, the public is invited to
participate in either of two community focus groups coming in April. The focus
group for the Burt and Cuming county communities will take place Wednesday,
April 13th from 10:00 AM—3:00 PM in the Nielsen Community Center,
200 Anna Stalp Ave. West Point, NE. Focus group for the Madison and Stanton
county communities will take place Wednesday, April 14th from 10:00
AM—3:00 PM in the Ponca Tribe Transit Facility, 1800 Syracuse Ave. Norfolk, NE.
Lunch will be provided for both focus groups. Please register for either event by
email at: info@elvphd.org or by calling
402.529.2233