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MHN SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION
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Mountain Health Network Primary & Secondary Service Area
Mountain Health Network is a West Virginia-based not-for-profi t health delivery system that includes two hospital locations: Cabell Huntington Hospital, a 303-bed teaching hospital for Marshall University Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, and St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 393-bed teaching hospital that operates St. Mary’s Schools of Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Medical Imaging.
The two hospitals primarily serve residents in 20 counties spanning West Virginia, southern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky, as shown in the map to the right. For purposes of the CHNA, MHN further defi ned primary service area zip codes based on inpatient volumes for both CHH and SMMC. The zip code service area includes 49 zip codes in and around Huntington, West Virginia, the location of both medical facilities.
Service Area Counties
West Virginia: Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Kanawha, Mingo, Logan, Boone, and Raleigh
Kentucky: Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, and Martin
Ohio: Lawrence, Gallia, Meigs, and Scioto 7.4% in the U.S. overall. West Virginia also saw population decline of 3.2%, while Kentucky and Ohio saw SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION & HEALTH STATISTICS moderate population growth of approximately 2-4%. Within the MHN service area, Putnam County in West Virginia and Lawrence County in Kentucky were the only counties to see population growth, Service Area Population Statistics estimated at 3.5% and 2.7% respectively. Demographics Since 2010, the MHN service area saw population decline of 5.3% compared to population growth of 2020 Total Population 7.4% in the U.S. overall. West Virginia also saw population decline of 3.2%, while Kentucky and Ohio saw SERVICE AREA POPULATION STATISTICS Total Population Percent Change Since 2010 moderate population growth of approximately 2-4%. Within the MHN service area, Putnam County in West Virginia and Lawrence County in Kentucky were the only counties to see population growth, MHN Service Area 914,756 -5.3% estimated at 3.5% and 2.7% respectively.
Demographics
Kentucky Ohio 4,505,836 11,799,448
+3.8% 2020 Total Population +2.3%
Since 2010, the MHN service area saw population decline 5.3% compared to population growth of 7.4% in the US overall. West Virginia also saw population decline of 3.2%, while Kentucky and Ohio saw moderate population growth of approximately 2-4%. Within the West Virginia United States 1,793,716 331,449,281 MHN Service Area MHN service area, Putnam County in West Virginia and Lawrence County in Kentucky were Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census Kentucky the only counties to see population growth, estimated at 3.5% and 2.7% respectively. Ohio -3.2% Total Population +7.4%914,756 4,505,836 11,799,448
Consistent with state and national benchmarks, population growth within the MHN service area occurred exclusively among non-White individuals. West Virginia 1,793,716
-3.2% 2010-2020 Population Change by CountyUnited States 331,449,281 +7.4% Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census
From 2010 to 2020, the White population declined 8.3%. The largest population growth was seen among multiracial (+22,703 people) and other race (+2,505 people) individuals. Despite increasing diversity, the MHN service area and the Tri-State region overall continue to refl ect a majority White population. Of note, the Black/African American population also declined in the MHN service area, contrary to state and national trends.
When viewed at the county-level, the most diverse communities within the MHN service area include Kanawha and Raleigh counties in West Virginia, where 12% of residents identify as non-White.
2010-2020 Population Change by County 2010-2020 Population Change by County
Many Roads Lead to Home
The MHN service area and the Tri-State region are home to proportionately fewer immigrants than the nation overall. Nearly 99% of service area residents were born in the US compared to a national average of 85%. Consistent with this fi nding, few service area residents speak a primary language other than English. Additionally, fewer than 1% of households in any county are considered linguistically isolated. Linguistically isolated households are defi ned as persons who cannot speak English at least ”very well” or who do not live in a household where an adult speaks English ”very well.”
