National Rural Health Day Community Presentation
We proudly presented our first annual Community Presentation in November 2023. Viewers gained insights into the healthcare landscape in Lucas County and Iowa presented by healthcare leaders from the Iowa Hospital Association, Lucas County Public Health, and Lucas County Health Center.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Every 5 years, Lucas County Health Center partners with Lucas County Public Health to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment. Together, these two organizations work to address the health needs of Lucas County residents. Collecting data allows us to determine our partnerships and goals from a resource, education, and delivery standpoint and establish points to measure success.
After analyzing surveys, the 2023 CHNA identified the following as Lucas County’s top health concerns:
- mental health
- insurance gaps
- transportation
- skin cancer
- blood pressure
Economic Impact & Community Benefit
Each year the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) completes a study to determine the economic impact Iowa hospitals have on their communities.
The IHA study examines the jobs, income, retail sales, and sales tax produced by hospitals and the rest of the state’s healthcare sector. The study is compiled from hospital-submitted data on the American Hospital Association’s Annual Survey of Hospitals and with software that other industries have used to determine their economic impact.