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Bay Mills Health Center, Community Needs Assessment

Your voice is essential as we strive to build a stronger and more vibrant community. In our ongoing commitment to understanding and addressing our community's unique needs and aspirations, we are embarking on a Community Needs Assessment Survey.
This survey is a crucial opportunity to share your thoughts, experiences, and perspectives on various aspects of our community life. Whether you are a long-time resident or new to our community, your input matters, and we want to ensure that the services, programs, and resources offered align with the diverse needs of our community.
The information gathered through this survey will serve as a compass, guiding our community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders in making informed decisions to enhance everyone's quality of life. Your participation is instrumental in shaping the future of the Bay Mills Health Center, ensuring that our collective efforts lead to a thriving, inclusive, and resilient community.
We appreciate your time and commitment to making our community a better place for all. Thank you for your valuable input and for being an integral part of the collaborative effort to address the needs of our community.
WE ASK THAT YOU RESIDE IN EUP-CHIPPEWA, LUCE OR MACKINAW COUNTY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A PATIENT OF THE HEALTH CENTER TO TAKE THIS SURVEY. 

1.What is your age group
2.How do you identify your gender?
3.Please select the category that best represents your race or ethnicity
4.How many people are in your household, including yourself? 
5.What is the highest level of education you have completed? 
6.What is your current employment status?
7.Please select the income range that best represents your household's annual income
8.What County do you live in? 
9.What health issues do you believe are the most critical priorities that need to be addressed in our community? 
10.Is there anything else you would like to share regarding the health status of our community, including concerns, observations, or suggestions for improvement?
11.Have you smoked commercial tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, in the past 30 days?
12.Have you used vaping products in the past 30 days? 
13.How would you describe your physical activity in a typical week?
14.What barriers, if any, do you face in maintaining a physically active lifestyle? Click all that apply.
15.How would you rate the overall healthiness of your diet? 
Very unhealthy
Somewhat unhealthy
neutral
somewhat healthy
very healthy
16.On average, how many servings of fruits and vegetables do you consume per day? 
17.Have you recreationally used any substances, including alcohol, cannabis, or drugs, in the past 30 days? 
18.If you answered yes to the previous question, what substances did you recreationally use?
19.What services would benefit our community?
20.In your opinion do you think there have been noticeable changes in health-related behaviors in our community over the past few years? 
21.Are you aware of any community wellness programs or initiatives focused on promoting healthy behaviors in our community? 
22.What suggestions do you have to promote healthier behaviors in our community, and do you have any specific ideas for wellness programs or initiatives? 
23.Is there anything else you would like to share about your health behaviors, or any other observations or concerns related to community health? 
24.How would you rate the overall accessibility of medical primary care in our community?
25.Have you encountered challenges in securing timely appointments with medical primary care providers in the last 12 months? 
26.If you answered yes to the above question, have these challenges impacted your overall health-seeking behavior or overall health outcome?
27.What factors do you think contributed to the accessibility or inaccessibility of medical primary care services in our community? check all that apply. 
28.In your opinion, do you think there are enough medical primary care providers in our community? 
29.What suggestions do you have to improve the availability and accessibility of medical primary care services in our community? 
30.Have you ever utilized alternative services, such as urgent care or telehealth, due to challenges in accessing medical primary care?
31.Is there anything you would like to share about your experience with accessing primary care in our community, or any other observations or concerns related to healthcare?
32.Do you currently have health insurance? 
33.If you answered "No" to the previous question, what are primary reasons for not having coverage?
34.If you answered "Yes" and have health insurance, how frequently, do you utilize your health insurance benefits?
35.Are there specific health services or treatments that you find difficult to access through your insurance? 
36.Have you participated in any community programs or initiatives aimed at increasing awareness about health insurance options? 
37.Are there specific types of programs or information sessions you would find helpful in understanding health insurance better? 
38.Are there instances where lack of health insurance has prevented you from seeking necessary medical care? 
39.Are you aware of government assistance programs related to health insurance (Medicaid, Medicare) 
40.Have you ever utilized these or considered utilizing these programs? 
41.What measures do you believe could be taken to make health insurance enrollment more accessible within the community? 
42.Are their specific policy changes or community initiatives you would recommend?
43.How has Covid-19 pandemic affected your health insurance status or access to healthcare?
44.How would you rate the safety and structural integrity, such as electrical and plumbing in your home?
45.Have you encountered any health-related issues in your housing environment?
46.Do you have access to clean and safe drinking water in your home? 
47.Have you experienced any water quality issues or concerns in our community?
48.Are there specific environmental factors in our community that you believe may impact public health?
49.Have you or your family ever experienced health issues that you suspect are related to environmental factors? 
50.In your opinion, how have environmental factors affected the overall health of the community? 
51.Are there specific health conditions that you believe are influenced by the environment?
52.In the past twelve months, have you personally experienced symptoms related to mental health? (check all that apply)
53.Have you sought any form of support or treatment for these mental health symptoms? (check all that apply)
54.How would you rate the accessibility of mental health services in our community?
55.Do you believe there is stigma associated with seeking mental health services within the community?
56.Is there anything else you would like to share about mental health within the community, including suggestions for improvement or any experiences you think are important for us to consider?
57.How often do you believe individuals within the community engage in substance use?
58.Have you noticed any patterns of increasing or decreasing substance use in the community? 
59.At what age do you believe individuals in the community typically start experimenting with substances?
60.Are you aware of availability of substance use treatment services within our community?
61.How would you rate accessibility of these services?
62.What do you think are the primary barriers that prevent individuals from seeking substance use treatment?
63.For those who have undergone substance use treatment, what services do you feel where most effective?
64.Are there specific aspects of treatment that you feel could be improved? 
65.How supportive do you think the community is of individuals in recovery from substance use disorders?
66.Are there community-led initiatives to support recovery that you are aware of? 
67.How effective do you think the recovery support initiatives are? 
68.Are there community-wide programs aimed at preventing substance use, especially among youth? 
69.How effective do you think these prevention programs are?
70.In your opinion, how has substance use affected the overall well-being and safety of the community? 
71.What negative outcomes of substance use disorder are you most concerned about? 
72.Are there support groups or community organizations that provide assistance to individuals struggling with substance use? 
73.How well-publicized are these support resources? 
74.Have you or someone in your household been diagnosed with a chronic disease such as diabetes or hypertension? 
75.How would you rate the overall prevalence of chronic diseases within the community?
76.How well informed do you feel about the risk factors associated with chronic disease within the community?
77.How accessible are healthcare services for individuals with chronic disease within the community?
78.Are there barriers to accessing treatment and management services for chronic conditions?
79.How satisfied are you with the community's response to infectious disease prevention and control?
80.Are there specific age groups within the community that appear to be more affected by chronic diseases or other health issues?
81.What types of health services or programs do you think are needed for these age-specific health concerns? (check all that apply) 
82.How accessible are preventive healthcare services such as vaccinations and screenings within the community?
83.What do you think are the main reasons people in the community have sickness, diseases, and overall health problems? 
84.What do you believe are the main reasons people in our community pass away? 
85.What health issues do you think are most important for the community to focus on in order to prevent sickness and death?
86.What barriers do you perceive within the community that hinder individuals from adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
87.Any additional comments? 
88.To have your name placed into a drawing for a $50 gift card, please leave name and contact information in this comment box.