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April 11, 2013
Jim Huhn, Director – Marketing, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEMo Regional Healthcare Providers
Join Together to Improve Health
Hannibal, MO -- Over the next three months hospitals, health departments, and other
healthcare providers in Marion, Ralls, Pike, Lewis, Shelby, and Monroe counties will
conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) so they can plan together to
improve the health of our region. To assess the needs of the region a confidential
survey has been developed and will be conducted by VVV Research & Development,
Inc., an Olathe, KS based marketing, research, and consulting firm. The survey will be
randomly distributed to households throughout the six county area in mid-April.
The results of this assessment, along with secondary research highlighting publically
available information regarding the health status of the region, will be explored at an
upcoming Town Hall meeting on Thursday, June 20th at the Quality Inn in Hannibal
from 5:30-7:00 p.m. All area residents are invited to participate in this gathering.
Participants will engage in the process of prioritizing health issues which will then be
used by the steering committee to identify the region’s top priorities.
“We hope that the community will take advantage of this opportunity to provide input
into the future of healthcare and services we offer. We value area residents’ insights.
The feedback we receive from this assessment is essential in planning for the future
health and wellness of our region,” commented Pranav Parikh, MD, a member of the
Regional CHNA Steering Committee.
The results of this research and community assessment will be then be used by regional
health providers to develop a three-year strategy to address the top health challenges
in the region. A regional steering committee has been formed to lead and monitor this
process. Participants include:
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Dr. Pranav Parikh, Vice President - Quality and Medical Affairs, Hannibal Regional
Hospital
Ms. Judy Prater, Director of Nursing - Pike County Memorial Hospital
Mr. Lynn Olson, President - Hannibal Regional Hospital
Ms. Jean McBride, Administrator - Marion County Health Department
Ms. Tanya Taylor, Administrator - Ralls County Health Department
Ms. Audrey Gough, Administrator - Shelby County Health Department
Ms. Diane Lay, Administrator - Lewis County Health Department
Mr. Justin Selle, Administrator - Pike County Health Department
Ms. Paula Delaney, Administrator - Monroe County Health Department
Ms. Rhonda Stumbaugh, Nursing leader - Pike County Health Department
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