Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), with input from the community, completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. NGMC has conducted assessments in the past via Healthy Hall. Now nonprofit hospitals are required by law to complete an assessment, make the results available to the community and develop an implementation plan that the hospital will champion. NGMC's assessment includes a secondary data scan and a community health profile for Hall County. The assessment focuses mainly on the needs of the community's most vulnerable populations, particularly those with low-incomes who are uninsured. Six focus groups were held and nearly 25 one-on-one interviews were conducted with stakeholders. The study culminated in the identification of 10 priority health needs. On the following pages is a spreadsheet of initiatives and activities Northeast Georgia Medical Center is involved with which address those needs. Many activities overlap different priorities, and NGMC’s involvement ranges from providing the activity itself to contributing in some way. The spreadsheet is not an exhaustive list, but highlights many of the organization’s efforts to address identified community health needs. Results of the assessment, including NGMC’s implementation plan, will be posted to www.nghs.com by October 2013. For more information, contact Christy Moore at 770-219-8097. building a culture of good health
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Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), withinput from the community, completed a CommunityHealth Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. NGMChas conducted assessments in the past via HealthyHall. Now nonprofit hospitals are required by law tocomplete an assessment, make the results availableto the community and develop an implementationplan that the hospital will champion.
NGMC's assessment includes a secondary datascan and a community health profile for Hall County.The assessment focuses mainly on the needs of thecommunity's most vulnerable populations,particularly those with low-incomes who areuninsured. Six focus groups were held and nearly25 one-on-one interviews were conducted withstakeholders. The study culminated in theidentification of 10 priority health needs.
On the following pages is a spreadsheet ofinitiatives and activities Northeast Georgia MedicalCenter is involved with which address those needs.Many activities overlap different priorities, andNGMC’s involvement ranges from providing theactivity itself to contributing in some way. Thespreadsheet is not an exhaustive list,but highlights many of the organization’s efforts toaddress identified community health needs.
Results of the assessment, including NGMC’simplementation plan, will be posted towww.nghs.com by October 2013. For moreinformation, contact Christy Moore at 770-219-8097.
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Access to Care - Providers & Prevention
Obesity and Diabetes
Hispanic Needs
Senior Health
Mental Health
Access to Care - Transportation
Cancer
Adolescent Lifestyle
Teen Pregnancy
Heart Disease and Stroke
• education on healthy behaviors• low-cost care options• access to providers• better coordination of resources• centralized resource guide• programs for the disabled• prevention of unintentional injuries
• promotion of physical activities• education on options for weight loss• assistance with Diabetes expenses• family support for Diabetes• specific outreach to children
• access to providers, services• education & awareness• options for the working poor• resource directory
• access to providers, services• education for caregivers about
senior issues • family support services
• face to face education in schools & churches
• consistency in primary care physicians that serve this community
• preventive care services related to chronic disease
• transportation to healthcare providers is an issue for all population groups - creates a barrier to good health especially the young, poor,and senior residents
• education and awareness • low cost options for the
working poor, un & underinsured
• better coordination betweenproviders to inhibit prescription
drug abuse• education about healthy lifestyles• safety education to reduce
unintentional injuries
• education and awarenessconcerning sex education & contraceptive use
• support for after school activities
• education and awareness onsigns, symptoms, & preventionof heart disease and stroke
2013 Community Health PrioritiesThe following list of community health needs is shown in order of priority as identified by community
focus groups and stakeholder interview participants.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center“Improving the health of our community in all we do.”
building a culture of good health
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9101. Patient Centered Medical Neighborhood (PCMN)
2. Community Council on Caring for the Indigent (CCCI)
3. Communicare, annual health magazine
4. STEMI Conference
5. Education at Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK)
6. Building a Healthy Body Exhibit at INK
7. Flu & Pneumonia Outreach
8. Getting Older & Better Workshop
9. WomenSource Health Series (topic determines level of involvement)
10. Community Speakers' Bureau
11. Disease Care Managers
12. Patient Navigation Program for Cancer Patients
13. NGMC Cancer Line
14. Nurseline15. Support of Indigent Care at Good News Clinics (GNC)
including Health Access Initiative 16. Congestive Heart Failure Clinic, Stroke Clinic at GNC,
Patient Ed Classes17. Health Sciences Library & Resource Center
18. Prenatal Program at Hall County Health Department
19. Indigent Care Patient Fund
20. Physician Community Volunteer Service
21. Financial Navigators
22. Educational pipeline to ensure qualified individuals pursue healthcare careers(see separate initiatives/activities at right)*
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HeartDisease and
StrokeINITIATIVE/ACTIVITY
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9101. Patient Centered Medical Neighborhood (PCMN)
2. Community Council on Caring for the Indigent (CCCI)
3. Communicare, annual health magazine
4. STEMI Conference
5. Education at Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK)
6. Building a Healthy Body Exhibit at INK
7. Flu & Pneumonia Outreach
8. Getting Older & Better Workshop
9. WomenSource Health Series (topic determines level of involvement)
10. Community Speakers' Bureau
11. Disease Care Managers
12. Patient Navigation Program for Cancer Patients
13. NGMC Cancer Line
14. Nurseline15. Support of Indigent Care at Good News Clinics (GNC)
including Health Access Initiative 16. Congestive Heart Failure Clinic, Stroke Clinic at GNC,
Patient Ed Classes17. Health Sciences Library & Resource Center
18. Prenatal Program at Hall County Health Department
19. Indigent Care Patient Fund
20. Physician Community Volunteer Service
21. Financial Navigators
22. Educational pipeline to ensure qualified individuals pursue healthcare careers(see separate initiatives/activities at right)*
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MentalHealth
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Transportation Cancer
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Tobacco &Drugs
TeenPregnancy
HeartDisease and
StrokeINITIATIVE/ACTIVITY
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PARTNER*Allied Student Health Education, Community Based Vocational Instruction, Continuing MedicalEducation, Job Shadowing, Associate’s in Nursing at University of North Ga. (UNG), Nurse ExternProgram, Nursing Scholarships, Nursing Student Education, Partners in Education, PharmacyResidency Program, Radiology Tech Program, Foothills AHEC Support, Youth Apprenticeship, JuniorAchievement and Leadership Hall County, Scholarships at Gainesville College, Physician ManpowerStudy
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23. Prescription Drug Abuse Program
24. Drug Free Coalition of Hall County
25. Safe Kids of Gainesville/Hall County
26. Project Search
27. North Georgia Speech Center
28. NGMC Trauma Education for staff and community
29. Participation in Vision 2030
30. Healthy Beginnings Partnership
31. Hall County School System's Wellness Council
32. American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life (Hall, Stephens, Jackson)
33. American Heart Association’s Heart Walk & Heart Ball
34. March for Babies March of Dimes
35. Chamber Challenge 5K
36. Diabetes Education Program
37. Diabetes Support Groups and Classes
38. Bi-lingual Education Classes at GNC and Health Department
39. Hall County Family Connection Network
40. Mental Health Manpower Development
41. Telemedicine Technology for Psychiatric Assessments
42. Mental Health Counseling at GNC
43. Pastoral Education/Pastoral Accreditation
44. Hospice Bereavement Camps & Youth-Based Support Groups
45. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
46. Single Point of Entry for Behavioral Health Pts/Timely Transfer
47. Palliative Care Expansion
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MentalHealth
SeniorHealth
HispanicNeeds
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Transportation Cancer
AdolescentLifestyleIncludingAlcohol,
Tobacco &Drugs
TeenPregnancy
HeartDisease and
Stroke
Northeast Georgia Medical Center 2 013 C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h N e e d s A s s e s s m e n t P r i o r i t i e s
23. Prescription Drug Abuse Program
24. Drug Free Coalition of Hall County
25. Safe Kids of Gainesville/Hall County
26. Project Search
27. North Georgia Speech Center
28. NGMC Trauma Education for staff and community
29. Participation in Vision 2030
30. Healthy Beginnings Partnership
31. Hall County School System's Wellness Council
32. American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life (Hall, Stephens, Jackson)
33. American Heart Association’s Heart Walk & Heart Ball
34. March for Babies March of Dimes
35. Chamber Challenge 5K
36. Diabetes Education Program
37. Diabetes Support Groups and Classes
38. Bi-lingual Education Classes at GNC and Health Department
39. Hall County Family Connection Network
40. Mental Health Manpower Development
41. Telemedicine Technology for Psychiatric Assessments
42. Mental Health Counseling at GNC
43. Pastoral Education/Pastoral Accreditation
44. Hospice Bereavement Camps & Youth-Based Support Groups
45. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
46. Single Point of Entry for Behavioral Health Pts/Timely Transfer
47. Palliative Care Expansion
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910Access toCare -
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MentalHealth
SeniorHealth
HispanicNeeds
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AdolescentLifestyleIncludingAlcohol,
Tobacco &Drugs
TeenPregnancy
HeartDisease and
Stroke
Northeast Georgia Medical Center 2 013 C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h N e e d s A s s e s s m e n t P r i o r i t i e s
48. Soft Tissue Management Program with Area Chiropractors
49. Wisdom Project
50. NGMC Lifeline
51. Cultural Competency
52. Cancer Education/Screenings
53. Cancer State Aid Program
54. Cancer Clinical Trials
55. NGMC Institutional Review Board (IRB)
56. NGMC Cancer Wig Drive
57. Primary Care Clinic at Hall County Health Department
58. GNC - Nat’l Breast Cancer Found. Grant for Mammograms
59. For Her Glory
60. NGMC Teen Volunteer Program
61. United Way Pacesetter
62. Education on Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
63. Mended Hearts Support Group
64. Stroke & Aphasia Support Group
65. Stroke Certification through DNV
66. Neuro Hospitalist Service
67. Telemedicine for Stroke
68. Health Information Exchange (HIE)
69. CPR Training
70. The Medical Center Foundation Outreach
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910Access toCare -
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MentalHealth
SeniorHealth
HispanicNeeds
Access toCare -
Transportation Cancer
AdolescentLifestyleIncludingAlcohol,
Tobacco &Drugs
TeenPregnancy
HeartDisease and
Stroke
Northeast Georgia Medical Center 2 013 C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h N e e d s A s s e s s m e n t P r i o r i t i e s
48. Soft Tissue Management Program with Area Chiropractors
49. Wisdom Project
50. NGMC Lifeline
51. Cultural Competency
52. Cancer Education/Screenings
53. Cancer State Aid Program
54. Cancer Clinical Trials
55. NGMC Institutional Review Board (IRB)
56. NGMC Cancer Wig Drive
57. Primary Care Clinic at Hall County Health Department
58. GNC - Nat’l Breast Cancer Found. Grant for Mammograms
59. For Her Glory
60. NGMC Teen Volunteer Program
61. United Way Pacesetter
62. Education on Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
63. Mended Hearts Support Group
64. Stroke & Aphasia Support Group
65. Stroke Certification through DNV
66. Neuro Hospitalist Service
67. Telemedicine for Stroke
68. Health Information Exchange (HIE)
69. CPR Training
70. The Medical Center Foundation Outreach
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910Access toCare -
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PreventionObesity &Diabetes
MentalHealth
SeniorHealth
HispanicNeeds
Access toCare -
Transportation Cancer
AdolescentLifestyleIncludingAlcohol,
Tobacco &Drugs
TeenPregnancy
HeartDisease and
Stroke
Northeast Georgia Medical Center 2 013 C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h N e e d s A s s e s s m e n t P r i o r i t i e s
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), withinput from the community, completed a CommunityHealth Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2013. NGMChas conducted assessments in the past via HealthyHall. Now nonprofit hospitals are required by law tocomplete an assessment, make the results availableto the community and develop an implementationplan that the hospital will champion.
NGMC's assessment includes a secondary datascan and a community health profile for Hall County.The assessment focuses mainly on the needs of thecommunity's most vulnerable populations,particularly those with low-incomes who areuninsured. Six focus groups were held and nearly25 one-on-one interviews were conducted withstakeholders. The study culminated in theidentification of 10 priority health needs.
On the following pages is a spreadsheet ofinitiatives and activities Northeast Georgia MedicalCenter is involved with which address those needs.Many activities overlap different priorities, andNGMC’s involvement ranges from providing theactivity itself to contributing in some way. Thespreadsheet is not an exhaustive list,but highlights many of the organization’s efforts toaddress identified community health needs.
Results of the assessment, including NGMC’simplementation plan, will be posted towww.nghs.com by October 2013. For moreinformation, contact Christy Moore at 770-219-8097.
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05
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Access to Care - Providers & Prevention
Obesity and Diabetes
Hispanic Needs
Senior Health
Mental Health
Access to Care - Transportation
Cancer
Adolescent Lifestyle
Teen Pregnancy
Heart Disease and Stroke
• education on healthy behaviors• low-cost care options• access to providers• better coordination of resources• centralized resource guide• programs for the disabled• prevention of unintentional injuries
• promotion of physical activities• education on options for weight loss• assistance with Diabetes expenses• family support for Diabetes• specific outreach to children
• access to providers, services• education & awareness• options for the working poor• resource directory
• access to providers, services• education for caregivers about
senior issues • family support services
• face to face education in schools & churches
• consistency in primary care physicians that serve this community
• preventive care services related to chronic disease
• transportation to healthcare providers is an issue for all population groups - creates a barrier to good health especially the young, poor,and senior residents
• education and awareness • low cost options for the
working poor, un & underinsured
• better coordination betweenproviders to inhibit prescription
drug abuse• education about healthy lifestyles• safety education to reduce
unintentional injuries
• education and awarenessconcerning sex education & contraceptive use
• support for after school activities
• education and awareness onsigns, symptoms, & preventionof heart disease and stroke
2013 Community Health PrioritiesThe following list of community health needs is shown in order of priority as identified by community
focus groups and stakeholder interview participants.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center“Improving the health of our community in all we do.”
building a culture of good health