Kane County Health Department asks your help in assessing health needs

The Kane County Health Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying the health care needs of its residents and organizations.

The feedback through the 2023 Community Health Assessment survey will be used to guide KCDH's and area health agencies efforts to improve public health and wellness initiatives.

The survey at www.kanehealth.com/Pages/CHA2023.aspx will also produce a Community Health Improvement Plan that will help diagnose major health concerns and gaps in services that may contribute to less than optimal health status for Kane County residents.

By implementing this plan, the Kane County Health Department aims to better the overall health and well-being of the community.

"The Community Health Assessment is conducted every three years," said Michael Isaacson, executive director. "This new data helps the KCHD and other agencies adapt programming and resources to best meet the needs of Kane County residents."

The health department encourages as many residents as possible to participate in the survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete. The survey is available in English and Spanish at www.kanehealth.com/Pages/CHA2023.aspx.

For assistance with other languages, email survey@metop.io.

Kane County's five hospitals, Advocate Health Care, Ascension Mercy, Ascension Saint Joseph, Northwestern Medicine/Delnor Hospital, and Rush-Copley Medical Center, along with the INC Mental Health Alliance, have partnered with the health department in developing the Community Health Assessment.