Lakes Regional Healthcare asks for Dickinson Co. residents to take survey to assess health needs

SPIRT LAKE, Iowa (KCAU) — The Dickinson County Public Health is encouraging residents to take an anonymous quick survey online.

According to a press release, Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) and Dickinson County Public Health have partnered to develop a joint Community Health Assessment. This assessment will be able to help understand and engage with their residents to identify the most pressing needs of their communities.

LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington said, “The survey only takes five to 10 minutes to complete and is very important in helping us determine what our community needs are regarding healthcare services and other needs in our area. This data, in addition to health outcomes data we’ve collected, will be used to set the direction for the next couple of years regarding improving the health and well-being of the area.”

The survey will be available online, here , and available in Spanish, here . LRH encourages residents to take the survey by Sep. 30.

Those who don’t have access to the internet or prefer a paper version of the survey can receive one by calling 712-339-6050. Harrington said, “Once you’ve completed it, you can drop it off at Dickinson County Public Health, located inside the hospital.”

Once the survey is completed, the results will be tabulated and opportunities for improvement, strategies, and necessary resources will be determined.

Harrington said, “We plan to have a strategy determined in early 2025 with focus groups involved so we can start addressing our needs as quickly as possible.”

For more information about the survey process call Lakes Regional Healthcare Director of Population and Public Health Katy Carey at 712-339-6050.

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