Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Community Needs Survey Health Workgroup

Your voice matters. This survey is dedicated to our community members and their needs. Please help strengthen our health care system not only on the clinic side, but in all areas of our community including food systems, nutrition, transportation, youth, elders, individuals with disabilities, etc. The visionary areas of the strategic plan continue to collaborate on improving these services. Consider how the answers today begin to form the foundation for our future generations. Thank you!

1.Are you aware that Menominee County/Tribe's Population Health & Well-being in 2025 was "faring the worse than the average county in Wisconsin, worse than the average county in the nation?"

Yes

No

What services do you feel are necessary to assist in getting us to the point of being healthy once again (please specify)

2.Do you know what programs and resources are available to you as a tribal member?

Yes

No

3.Do you feel your voice is heard in decisions about community healthcare services?

Yes

No

Sometimes

5.How easy is it for you and your family to access health care services when needed?

Very easy

Somewhat easy

Somewhat difficult

Very difficult

6.What is your biggest challenge you face with keeping your appointments?

Transportation

Child care

Scheduling conflicts

Other (please specify)

7.If more mobile services were offered, which community do you reside and what type of services would be beneficial to you and your family?

Please specify what type of service would be most beneficial...thank you!

9.In the last 12 months, how often were you able to gain an appointment as soon as you needed one?

Every time

More than half the time

Less than half the time

Never

10.What was the single hardest task you had to complete to get the help you needed?

Having the resources needed, example: having a phone, transportation, etc...

Customer service response

Length of wait for appointment

What other issue may have caused you to feel frustrated or stuck (please specify)

11.Would you use access to care if mobile and community-based models were used to provide care?

Yes

No

Would like more information

12.Do you believe we could reduce healthcare needs if telehealth and digital infrastructure were advanced?

Yes

No

13.Do you feel that there are enough qualified individuals to provide services to our community; healthcare workers, CNAs, case management, In-home caregivers, and long-term care staff?

Yes

No

14.How can programs better support staff wellness, reduce burnout, and maintain quality care for clinic clientele, aging population, and individuals with disabilities?

15.What support services do you feel are necessary to care for our elders, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers?

Meals, nutrition, home delivered meals, traditional food programs

Transportation, access -to-care for appointments

Dementia education, caregiver support, memory care resources, dementia related services

Cultural activities, traditions, language, or community connections

Mobile telehealth services for medical and behavioral health

Respite care for family members

Are there other areas that may also need to be added or improved (please specify)

17.What type of sober community events, workshops or activities would you like to see in your community?

Type of event (please specify)

18.Do you trust that aligning collaborating our programs and services, that we could strengthen care coordination across our healthcare systems?

19.How can health systems better honor Native values, sovereignty, and wellness traditions?

20.Do you feel that your medical information is confidential and protected under HIPPA?

Yes

No

21.What health concerns do you believe will most affect our community over the next 10 years (Please select the top 3)

Other (please specify)