Needs assessment highlights key health needs in SW Wisconsin

Mental health, chronic illness and substance misuse top community concerns outlined in a recently released study evaluating health needs in southwest Wisconsin. The findings were published recently in a community health needs assessment completed using public feedback and collaborative planning by health departments and medical providers across Grant, Crawford and Lafayette counties. The assessment was completed in partnership with Grant Regional Health, Southwest Health, Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics, Crossing Rivers Health and the Grant and Crawford county health departments. A community survey that garnered close to 1,600 responses. Mental health emerged as a top priority with less than half of respondents expressing confidence in their ability to access mental health services. Area residents are invited to review the assessment and provide feedback. Findings are available in full at grantregional.com/chna.