The document summarizes efforts by the Health and Human Services Department to identify community health needs in Evanston, Illinois through various surveys and committees. The 2013 Community Health Survey showed improvements in some health areas but also concerns about uninsured rates and asthma. A condensed survey of at-risk groups found greater health disparities. A 2014 Health Summit prioritized access to care, chronic conditions, nutrition/activity, and violence. Future data gathering will include a 2015 Community Health Survey and Community Health Assessment.

1. Health and Human Services Department
EVANSTON
January 27, 2015
Identifying Human Service Needs
Ann Olson
Administrative Supervisor

2. Health and Human Services Department
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
IDENTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY NEEDS
• Needs identified through:
−EPLAN (2011-16)
−Community Health Survey (2010, 2013)
−Condensed Community Health Survey (2013)
−More specific focus on at-risk populations
−Health Summit (2014)
−Ad hoc committees (ongoing)
−EHAC (Evanston Health Advisory Council)
(bi-monthly)

3. Health and Human Services Department
2013 COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY
• Improvements, 2010 vs. 2013:
• Tobacco use declined
• Moderate physical activity increased
• Consumption of fruit/vegetables up
• Concerns:
• Lack of those with insurance increased
• High asthma rates identified
• Routine health screenings decreased

4. Health and Human Services Department
2013 COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY
Most Important Programs (2013)
1. Violence Prevention
2. Nutrition Services/Physical Activity
3. Mental Health Support
4. Services for Aging Populations
5. Immunization and Vaccines

5. Health and Human Services Department
CONDENSED HEALTH SURVEY
• At-risk population (~180 people)
• Health disparities identified
• Use of ER for health care (37% vs. 2%)
• Lack of insurance (47% vs. 8.6% overall)
• No dental insurance (18% vs. 55%)
• Less likely to have mammogram in past
year (25% vs. 59%)
• More likely to be smokers (59% vs. 8%)

6. Health and Human Services Department
HEALTH SUMMIT – JULY 2014
• Access to Care
• Chronic Health Conditions
• Physical Activity and Nutrition
• Violence and Family Trauma
• 4th priority area identified during Health
Summit

7. Health and Human Services Department
HEALTH SUMMIT – JULY 2014
• Access to Care
Survey of which areas to focus on first:
1. Mental Health Services
2. Connecting people with a medical
home/primary care physician
3. Coordination/communication
between medical and social
service providers

8. Health and Human Services Department
FUTURE DATA GATHERING EFFORTS
• 2015 Community Health Survey
• 2015 Community Health Assessment and
Community Health Improvement Plan
• 2016 EPLAN