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May 15, 2013
Jim Huhn, Director – Marketing, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Healthcare Leaders Encourage Participation in Regional Health Assessment
Hannibal, MO -- Healthcare providers in Marion, Ralls, Pike, Lewis, Shelby, and Monroe counties are
currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The assessment process
includes a confidential surve y developed by VVV Research & Development, Inc., an Olathe, KS based
marketing, research, and consulting firm. Although participation in the survey process has already
been strong, more area residents are encouraged to complete the online survey at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HannibalCHNA.
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 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, Community Health Coordinator - Pike County Health Dept
Ms. Lou Lemen, Executive Director - United Way of the Mark Twain Area
Mr. Tim Polley, Executive Director - Hannibal Regional Medical Group
Ms. Ginny Webb, Marketing Director - Hannibal Clinic
Ms. Renee Hendrickson, Representative - Healthcare USA
Ms. Stephanie Thomeczek, Executive Director - Families and Communities Together (FACT)
Ms. Betty Anderson, Volunteer - Hannibal Free Clinic
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