Communities that Share the Same Need

A resource for communities interested in networking with others who are addressing similar issues, based on findings from their Community Health Needs Assessments.

Unless otherwise noted, all communities listed picked the related issue as a top need for the 2017-2019 period.

Ability to Get Appointments for Health Services

Ability to Retain Providers

Access to Care

Aging Services

Attracting and Retaining Young Families

Availability of Health Workforce

Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, specialists, dental care, other staff

Availability of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Chronic Disease Management

Cancer, dementia/Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory, other chronic diseases

Cost and Adequacy of Health Insurance

Cost of Healthcare Services

Disease Prevention

Emergency Services

Ambulance and 911

Lack of Daycare

Mental Health

Includes youth mental health, stress, depression, and support groups

Not Enough Affordable Housing

Not Enough Jobs with Livable Wages

Not Enough Public Transportation Options

Physical Health

Obesity/overweight, fitness, poor nutrition/eating habits

Poverty/Hunger

Substance Use/Abuse

Drugs (including prescription) and alcohol

Violence

Domestic/sexual and child abuse/bullying/cyberbullying