Apr 10, 2025

Volunteers to help gather vital feedback for Community Health Assessment

Posted Apr 10, 2025 1:17 PM
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RENO COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS 

RENO COUNTY, Kan - This Sunday and Monday, April 13th and 14th, 2025. trained volunteers will be out in select neighborhoods across Reno County collecting input from residents through a survey as part of the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA).

Conducted every three years, the Community Health Assessment is a collaborative effort to evaluate the overall health and well-being of Reno County residents. The results will help shape health programs and services provided by local health partners, including Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, the Reno County Health Department, Horizons Mental Health Center, and PrairieStar Health Center. These organizations, in collaboration with the Reno County Community Wellness Coalition, rely on CHA data to identify pressing health needs and direct resources effectively.

The data gathered also helps inform the community about the challenges residents face and the ongoing efforts to address them and improve overall well-being in Reno County.

This year’s assessment uses a rapid needs assessment model to collect household-level data. In total, 30 census blocks have been randomly selected, with seven households targeted in each block—yielding 210 total survey responses. Volunteer teams of two will visit assigned addresses to ask residents to complete a short survey and engage in a brief conversation about health in the spaces where they live, learn, work, and play.

As a thank-you for their time and insights, each participating household will receive a $25 gift card to either Dillons or Amazon.