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TOP HEALTH PRIORITIES   Our survey sought to obtain from participants their opinion on specific priorities that affect health in our communities by ranking a list from 1 to 10 with 1 being the most important and 10 the least important. Our survey also provided participants with the opportunity to provide input on other items

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH   “The term behavioral health in its context means the promotion of mental health, resilience and wellbeing; treatment of mental and substance use disorders; and the support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from those conditions, along with their families and communities”6. Prevalence Behavioral health conditions can have a significant impact

ACCESS TO CLINICAL CARE   Access to care includes having health insurance coverage, transportation, as well as available physicians and providers. Our survey captured responses from participants including having a primary care physician (PCP) and preventative care sought in the last 12 months. Carroll County Primary Care Physician Nearly 23% of respondents in Carroll County

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS In Kentucky, the STI rate for the year 2018 was 662.4 persons per 100,000 population for Gonorrhea, HIV, Chlamydia, and Syphilis. Some of these STIs can be treated and cured, others result in a lifelong infection with a high cost both financially and emotionally. The single most effective means to prevent the

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & DRUG USE       Alcohol can be harmful to the health and well-being of those that drink as well as their families, friends, and communities when consumed in excess. Drug abuse and/or misuse whether prescription, over-the-counter or illicit can have significant negative impacts on one’s health as well as negatively impact

DIET AND EXERCISE       Diet and exercise can be impacted by a number of factors including our environment and economic status. In areas where the food environment index is low, access to healthy food choices is limited and as a result, affects the choices a population has for food. Additionally, where the economic

COMMUNICATION TOOLS USED BY RESPONDENTS       Communication is essential for the delivery and receipt of health information, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and for ongoing safety and protection of the public. Part of assessing communication includes what delivery modes are utilized and the access the population has to those modes of delivery. In

TRANSPORTATION USED BY RESPONDENTS       Transportation is a critical access measure for assessing a community’s health, economy, and values. Of note is that transportation affects access to healthcare, food, employment, and even recreation. As a district made up of primarily rural communities, access to transportation is vital to the health of our communities.

HOUSING OF RESPONDENTS       Housing includes having access to basic shelter on a regular basis at a single location for extended periods of time. Housing may come in the form of owning, renting or living with family. Housing includes access to basic utilities including running water, electricity, heating/cooling, and the number of members