SVMC Community Health Needs Assessment 2021 - Catalog - Page 3
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Physical Environment .............................................................................................................................. 24
Transportation ............................................................................................................................... 24
Housing .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Walkability and Neighborhood Safety ........................................................................................... 27
Social Environment and Diversity ........................................................................................................... 29
Social Isolation ............................................................................................................................... 29
Community Cohesion and Gathering ............................................................................................. 32
Education ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Childcare and Early Education ....................................................................................................... 35
High School .................................................................................................................................... 36
Food Security .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Financial Standing and Poverty ............................................................................................................... 39
Employment ................................................................................................................................... 39
Multiple Positions........................................................................................................................... 41
Earnings ......................................................................................................................................... 42
Health Status and Outcomes .................................................................................................................. 46
Health Status.................................................................................................................................. 46
Mental Health ................................................................................................................................ 47
Diabetes ......................................................................................................................................... 51
Health Behaviors ..................................................................................................................................... 52
Physical Activity and Obesity ......................................................................................................... 52
Substance Use ................................................................................................................................ 56
Access to Medical Services...................................................................................................................... 62
Primary Care .................................................................................................................................. 62
Locations of Care............................................................................................................................ 64
Barriers to Care .............................................................................................................................. 65
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................. 72
Implementation Plan.................................................................................................................................. 73
Appendix A: Service Area Demographics .................................................................................................. 79
Appendix B: Service Area Population over Time ...................................................................................... 83
Appendix C: Community Forums ............................................................................................................... 90
Appendix D: Community Health Survey Questions .................................................................................. 94
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Community Health Needs Assessment 2021