Mt. Vernon, IL –SSM Health in Southern Illinois is conducting a survey as part of the Southern Illinois Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). All residents in our community are encouraged to participate.
The anonymous online survey contains questions about health challenges, access to health care, and social determinants of health including financial status, neighborhood environment and social support networks. Questions are based primarily on the perception and opinion of the public.
“The community health needs assessment is conducted every three years to identify strategies to address our region’s top health and social needs. Results will be used by the area health systems to guide efforts to address our most critical needs,” says Julie Robertson-Brooks, Community Health Manager for SSM Health in Southern Illinois.
The survey will take no more than 10 minutes to complete and will be available through April 30, 2024. All community members are welcomed and encouraged to complete the survey electronically.
The timeframe for publication of the results of this CHNA will vary, ranging between 6-20 months.
Each year, SSM Health reinvests in our communities through charity care, medical education and research, as well as contributions to community health improvement services.
Based on findings from the CHNA conducted in each of our communities, we work together with government agencies, charitable foundations, and other local organizations to provide a safety net, helping people access preventative care, investing in critical services, and bringing hope to individuals in difficult times.
