A summary of the interview and discussion responses can be found below:
What are the five most important health issues facing our community? Issues Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Drug or Alcohol Abuse Obesity/Poor Nutrition Teen Pregnancy Cancer/Cancer Prevention COPD Poor Nutrition Hypertension Noncompliance
Responses 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1
What are the five most important health needs facing our community? Needs Education Pregnancy prevention Substance Abuse Prevention Resources Funding Access- Affordability of Care Prenatal care Cardio Rehab program Access- Indigent Population
Responses 5 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Each group was then asked to identify barriers to both medical and community resources, as well as identify possible improvement plans in which University Hospital McDuffie could possibly participate through local partnerships.
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