Good Samaritan seeks public input for 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment

Good Samaritan is asking residents across its service area to participate in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) by completing a short online survey.

The survey gathers feedback on the overall health and quality of life in the region and helps guide future programs and partnerships that address the community’s most pressing health needs.

The survey is open to individuals in the following Indiana counties: Knox, Daviess, Gibson, Greene, Sullivan, and Pike, as well as the Illinois counties of Crawford, Lawrence, Richland, and Wabash. Community members are encouraged to take a few minutes to share their perspective.

Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/3ZhXXMh

“Your input is critical in helping us understand the health challenges facing our region,” said Tiffany Conover, Good Samaritan Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “The survey results help shape the programs, partnerships, and services we offer to ensure we’re meeting the real needs of our communities.”

2022 CHNA Results Led to Measurable Progress

The last CHNA, completed in 2022, identified three top health priorities:

•           Obesity, Inactivity, and Unhealthy Food Choices

•           Alcohol and Drug Abuse

•           Access to Care

Since then, Good Samaritan and its partners have taken action across these areas:

•           Obesity/Inactivity/Unhealthy Food:

•           Provided nutrition and healthy lifestyle education at local events

•           Distributed food vouchers through the Farmers Market

•           Launched the Community Get Fit Challenge with 234 participants

•           Alcohol and Drug Abuse:

•           Expanded substance use disorder services into Daviess, Martin, and Pike counties through Samaritan Center (now part of Family Health Center)

•           Promoted healthy communication through the “Talk They Hear You” radio campaign

•           Strengthened collaboration through local System of Care initiatives

•           Access to Care:

•           Partnered with SIHO to launch the Good Samaritan Direct Health Plan for businesses within our service area

•           Expanded online appointment scheduling through MyChart and direct online access for new patients

•           Conducted a direct mail campaign to help new residents establish care with a primary care provider

•           Continued virtual visit options to improve access to primary care

“Community feedback drives real change,” said Conover. “The 2025 CHNA will help us build on the progress we’ve made and identify new ways to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve.”

You can find the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and implementation plan at https://www.gshvin.org/about-us/2022-community-health-needs-assessment/.