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American Journal of Public Health, Vol 91, Issue 5 811-814, Copyright © 2001 by American Public Health Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Community assessment in a vertically integrated health care system

M Plescia, S Koontz and S Laurent
Department of Family Medicine, Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, NC, USA. mplescia@carolinas.org

OBJECTIVES: In this report, the authors present a representative case of the implementation of community assessment and the subsequent application of findings by a large, vertically integrated health care system. METHODS: Geographic information systems technology was used to access and analyze secondary data for a geographically defined community. Primary data included a community survey and asset maps. RESULTS: In this case presentation, information has been collected on demographics, prevalent health problems, access to health care, citizens' perceptions, and community assets. The assessment has been used to plan services for a new health center and to engage community members in health promotion interventions. CONCLUSIONS: Geographically focused assessments help target specific community needs and promote community participation. This project provides a practical application for integrating aspects of medicine and public health.


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