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Community Health Assessment Floyd County Community Health Assessment Floyd County 2019 Georgia Department of Public Health District 1-1 COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT FLOYD COUNTY 1 Acknowledgements A sincere thanks to members of the CHA Advisory Committee who contributed to the development and review of contents and data in this report: Alison Watson, Nichole Crick, and Mya Wooten. The Floyd County Health Department would also like to acknowledge the following members of our community for their continuous contributions and professional support throughout the process: • Kris Reyes – GA Highlands • LaDonna Collins - RFCCCY • Scott McCreless - YMCA • Tracy Harrison – Living Proof Recovery • Sharon Baker - WIN • Molly Majestic – NW GA Housing Auth. • Jackie Trammell – Floyd County Schools • Devon Smyth – Davies Shelters • Scotty Hancock – County Commissioner • Gregory Wooten – CIS Rome • Claudia Hamilton – Living Proof Recovery • Charles Looney - South Rome Redevelopment Corp • Kristen Sheely – Women of Worth • Bonnie Moore – NAMI Rome • Glenn White – Floyd County Schools • Kevin Burley - Boys & Girls Clubs NW GA • Wendy Pitts – Harbin Clinic • Ansley Silvers – Highland Rivers • Kenna Stock – Harbin Clinic • Christa Gilmore – District 1-1 Rome • Kirsten Thornante – Rome City Schools • Shyla Crenshaw – District 1-1 Rome • Louis Byars – Rome City Schools • Stephanie McElhone - YMCA • Richard Dixon – Floyd Board of Health • Melanie Troxell – Redmond Hospital • Elizabeth Molina – Mercy Care Rome • Mike Troxell - Abiche • Alli Mitchell – United Way • Caroline Aultman - Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center • Marco Bianchini – NW GA Regional • Josh Harkins – Floyd County Sheriff’s Commission Office • Joe Costolnick – NWGA Child Advocacy • Tim Herrington – Floyd County EMA Center • Dave Roberson – Floyd County Sheriff’s Unit • Renee Blackburn – Faith & Deeds Clinic • Erin Hernandez - NWGRCC • Tom Bowen – Floyd County EMA • Mandy Hunter - Blue Ridge Area Health • Veronica Scales Smith – Lovejoy Baptist Education Center Church • George Smith – Lovejoy Baptist Church • Angie Wheelus – GA Highlands • J. R. Davis – Boys & Girls Clubs NW GA • Wendy Davis – Rome City Commissioner & Floyd County BOH We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Floyd County Health Department staff for their commitment and valuable insights. COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT FLOYD COUNTY 2 Letter from Nurse Manager It is my pleasure to present to you the 2019 Floyd County Community Health Assessment. This assessment is the foundation for improving and promoting the health of Floyd County residents and is a broad picture of our community that includes resident surveys, key informant interviews, focus groups, and other data. I would like to thank all our community partners who participated in the Community Health Assessment. This project would not have been possible without your commitment and support because the health of Floyd County is a collaborative effort. I would also like to thank you for reading this report and your interest and commitment to improving the health of our community. I look forward to our continued partnerships and collaboration; together we can strive to make Floyd County a better place. Sincerely, Alison Watson, R.N., B.S.N. County Nurse Manager Floyd County Health Department COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT FLOYD COUNTY 3 Table of Contents Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Letter from Nurse Manager ............................................................................................................................. 3 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Our Methodology .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Major Findings .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Chapter 1. Introduction to MAPP .................................................................................................................... 9 Phase 1: Organizing for Success/Partnership Development .......................................................................... 9 Phase 2: Visioning ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Phase 3: Four MAPP Assessments ............................................................................................................... 10 • The Community Themes and Strengths Assessment ....................................................................... 10 • The Local Public Health System Assessment (LPHSA) ..................................................................... 10 • The Community Health Status Assessment ..................................................................................... 10 • The Forces of Change Assessment .................................................................................................. 10 Phase 4: Identify Strategic Issues ................................................................................................................ 10 Phase 5: Formulate Goals/Strategies ........................................................................................................... 10 Phase 6: Action Cycle .................................................................................................................................. 10 Chapter 2. MAPP in Action – Phases of MAPP .............................................................................................. 11 Phase I – Organizing for Success/Partnership Development .................................................................... 11 MAPP Timeline ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Phase II – Visioning .................................................................................................................................... 12 Vision:...................................................................................................................................................... 12 Values: ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 Phase III – Four MAPP Assessments .......................................................................................................... 14 Community Themes and Strengths Assessment ........................................................................................ 14 Resident Surveys ................................................................................................................................ 14 Demographic Data .......................................................................................................................... 15 Healthcare Questionnaire .................................................................................................................17 Quality of Life Questionnaire ........................................................................................................... 29 Resident Survey Data Limitations .................................................................................................... 30 Key Informant Interviews & Focus Group .......................................................................................... 32 Common Themes ............................................................................................................................ 32 COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT FLOYD COUNTY 4 Youth Photo Voice Contest ............................................................................................................... 35 Community Health Status Assessment...................................................................................................... 37 Geography .......................................................................................................................................... 37 Demographic Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 38 Total Population & Population Characteristics ................................................................................. 38 Race and Ethnicity ........................................................................................................................... 40 Socioeconomic Characteristics .......................................................................................................... 41 Education ........................................................................................................................................ 41 Housing ........................................................................................................................................... 43 Poverty ............................................................................................................................................ 45 Income ............................................................................................................................................ 47 Employment ...................................................................................................................................
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