The “Healthy Ottawa” plan is an effort to help address some of the biggest health issues in Ottawa County, Michigan. This is a collaborative planning process involving hospitals, Public Health, local government, schools, nonprofits, and businesses. As part of this plan, we are seeking community input on three health priorities: access to care, mental health, and healthy behaviors. We would like to learn from community members their experience with these health priorities as well as what ideas they have to address them. We are hoping to get your input based on your own personal experience as well as what you have observed from those close to you such as friends and family. If you complete the survey, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $60 Amazon Gift Card (5 people will be chosen to win). You must be an Ottawa County resident to participate.

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* 1. Do you or your friends/loved ones ever NOT seek medical care even when you need it?

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* 2. If you answered "YES" to question #1, what are the main reasons that have kept you or friends/loved ones from accessing care?

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* 3. If you answered "YES" to question #1, What do you think could be done to improve upon the reason(s) that you just shared in question #2?

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* 4. We know that not everybody has a personal doctor (also called a personal care provider). Do you have a personal care provider?

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* 5. If you answered "NO" to question #4, what prevents you from getting one?

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* 6. Where do you usually go for medical advice or to learn more about a personal medical issue that you have?

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* 7. If you could improve anything about the healthcare system, what would it be?

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* 8. We know that mental health is a concern for many in our community. Besides COVID, what do you believe is the biggest reason for people's poor mental health?

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* 9. What do you think could be done to improve upon the reason(s) that you just shared?

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* 10. What do you feel is the biggest thing standing in the way of people getting help with mental health needs that they may have?

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* 11. Do you have any ideas for what could help with that?

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* 12. What do you believe causes you the most stress and anxiety in your own life?

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* 13. What do you do to best support your own mental health and well-being?

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* 14. If you, a family member, or friend, needed to access support for your mental health, would you know where to go?

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* 15. If you answered "YES" to question #14, where would you go?

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* 16. We know that people generally eat less fruits and vegetables in our community than they should. Do you and your family eat fruits and vegetables daily?

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* 17. If you answered "NO" to question #16, what keeps you and your family from eating more fruits and vegetables?

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* 18. If you answered "NO" to question #16, what would help you and your family to eat more fruits and vegetables?

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* 19. If you answered "YES" to question #16, what do you believe can be done to help more people eat fruit and vegetables in our community?

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* 20. Do you exercise regularly?

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* 21. If you answered "NO" to question #20, what prevents you from exercising?

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* 22. If you answered "NO" to question #20, what would help you exercise more?

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* 23. If you answered "YES" to question #20, what do you believe can be done to help more people exercise in our community?

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* 24. What would be most helpful to you in improving or maintaining yours and your family's health?

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* 25. What gender do you identify with?

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* 26. What is your age?

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* 27. What race/ethnicity do you identify as?

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* 28. Enter to win! (optional) We will draw 5 names to win a $60 Amazon gift card each. If you want to enter, please complete the survey and provide your name and contact information below. (All contact information will be kept confidential.) Surveys must be completed by May 21st and you must be an Ottawa County resident to be eligible. Only one survey can be completed per person. Anyone entering more than once will be ineligible to win. A name and email address must be provided in order to send you a gift card if you win.

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