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2011- 2013 McHenry County Community Health Needs Assessment


Overview • • • • • • • •

Purpose Data Collection Methods Demographics General Health Status Behavioral Risk Factors Maternal & Child Health Mental Health Health Care Utilization


Purpose • To collect and analyze data regarding the health care priorities of McHenry County residents • To gather community feedback about perceived health needs • Community Health Needs Assessments are now a requirement by healthcare reform legislation – All hospitals must include an action plan based on a community health needs assessment with the IRS Form 990 by 2013.


Data Collection • Primary Research – Mailed Survey

• Sample size = 1250 • Random sample of McHenry County residents • Response rate: 10.88%

• Secondary Research – – – – –

County Health Rankings Illinois Department of Public Health U.S. Census Data Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts Others


Community Perception Important Factors for a "Healthy Community" Low Crime, Safe Neighborhoods Access to Health Care Goods Jobs, Healthy Economy Good Schools Good Place to Raise Children Clean Environment Healthy Behaviors & Lifestyles Religious or Spiritual Values Strong Family Life Parks & Recreation Affordable Housing Emergency Preparedness Excellent Race / Ethic Relations Arts & Cultural Events Low Level of Child Abuse Low Adult Death & Disease Rates Low Infant Deaths Other

1 0

Source:

7 7 7 5

11

20

McHenry County Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, 2012

27 23

44 41 37 36 33

54

79 79

87

98

40 60 80 100 Number of Times Selected

120


Demographics


Population of Harvard, Illinois 1990 – 2014(P) 10,000

9,447

9,000

7,996

8,000 7,000 6,000

8,961

5,975

5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 1990

2000

2010

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 American Community Survey, Summary of General Characteristics of Persons, Harvard, IL U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, Harvard, IL U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey, Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics, Harvard, IL CLRsearch.com, Harvard, IL

2014(P)


Age Distribution of Harvard, IL: 2000 & 2010 Under 18

2010

35.3%

2000

33.4%

0%

20%

18 - 24

25 - 44

45 - 64

65+

7.6%

29.6%

19.2%

8.3%

9.4%

31.3%

16.8%

9.1%

40%

60%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder, State and County QuickFacts: Harvard, Illinois 2010.. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Harvard, Illinois 2000.

80%

100%


Race & Ethnicity 2000

2010

Change

White

76.3%

71.5%

-6%

Black or African American

0.9%

0.9%

-

American Indian and Alaska Native

0.4%

0.8%

+100%

Asian

1.4%

0.7%

-50%

Other

18.8%

22.9%

+22%

Two or more races

2.3%

3.0%

+30%

Hispanic or Latino Origin

37.8%

45.2%

+20%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder, State and County QuickFacts: Harvard, Illinois 2010.. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Harvard, Illinois 2000.


Employment Status (Population Age 16 and over)

Harvard

McHenry County

Illinois

80% 70% 60%

67% 67%

61%

50% 40% 26% 27%

30%

33%

20% 7%

10%

6%

6%

0% Employed

Unemployed

Not in Labor Force

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Harvard, Illinois 2006-2010.


Employment Status - Harvard 2000

2010

80% 70%

67%

67%

60% 50% 40%

29%

30%

26%

20% 10%

5%

7%

0% Employed

Unemployed

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Harvard, Illinois 2006-2010.

Not in Labor Force


Unemployment 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% McHenry County Illinois U.S. Source:

2007 4.3% 5.1% 4.6%

2008 5.8% 6.4% 5.8%

2009 9.6% 10.0% 9.3%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economy at a Glance – Crystal Lake, Illinois, December 2011 State Health Facts, Kaiser Family Foundation, http://www.statehealthfacts.org

2010 9.6% 10.5% 9.6%

2011 8.7% 9.8% 9.0%


Median Income $90,000 $80,000 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 2000 2010

Harvard $44,363 $45,991

McHenry Co. $64,826 $76,482

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, 2006-2010.

Illinois $46,590 $55,735


Income & Benefits $200,000 +

Harvard McHenry Co.

$150,000 to $199,999

Illinois

$100,000 to $149,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $10,000 to $14,999 Less than $10,000 0%

5%

10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, 2006-2010.

15%

20%

25%


Financial Assistance Harvard

McHenry County

Illinois

20.3%

4.9%

9.2%

-

11.0%

19.0%

Families with Supplemental Security Income

3.3%

1.9%

3.3%

Families with Cash Public Assistance Income

2.4%

1.2%

2.0%

Families with Food Stamp/SNAP Benefits in past 12 Months

12.9%

3.8%

9.1%

Families in Poverty Children Eligible for Free Lunch

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, 2006-2010.


Education Harvard

McHenry County

Illinois

High School Graduation Rate

69.2%

91.1%

83.8%

High School Graduation Rate for Low Income Students

63.5%

83.7%

75.1%

Percent Meeting or Exceeding Standards Statistics for the 2010 – 2011 Academic Year of ISAT

71.3%

87.5%

82.4%

Source: Harvard Community Unit School District 50, District Report Card, 2011. < http://www.cusd50.org/index.php/cusd50-report-card> Social Impact Research Center, 2011 Report on Wellbeing – McHenry County, <http://www.ilpovertyreport.org/county/mchenry-county>


Educational Attainment (Population Age 25 and Over) Harvard

McHenry County

Illinois

United States

35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%

Less than 9th Some High High School Some Grade School, No Graduate College, No Diploma Degree

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Educational Attainment, 2010.

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Graduate or Degree Professional Degree


Marital Status 60% 50%

50%

40% 31%

30% 20%

13%

10%

4%

2%

0% Married

Never Married

Divorced

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, 2006-2010.

Widowed

Separated


General Health Status


Community Perception: Health Problems Cancers Heart Disease & Stroke Aging Problems Obesity High Blood Pressure Diabetes Mental Health Problems Domestic Violence Respiratory / Lung Disease Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries Dental Problems Teenage Pregnancy Suicide Child Abuse / Neglect Infectious Diseases STDs Rape / Sexual Assault Infant Death Firearm-Related Injuries Terrorist Activities Homicide

4 3 3 2 2 0

Source:

6

13 13 12

43

25 22 21 18 17

20

McHenry County Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, 2012

40

52

56

60

Number of Times Selected

84 83 80

80

97

100

120


Self-Reported Health Status McHenry County

70% 60%

Illinois

60% 54%

50% 37%

40%

42%

30% 20% 10%

4%

3%

0% Excellent/Very Good Source:

Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007 – 2009.

Good/Fair

Poor


Chronic Conditions McHenry County

Illinois

40%

37%

35% 28% 28%

30% 25% 20%

31%

24% 19% 16%

15%

13% 9%

10%

5%

5% 0% Arthritis Source:

Asthma

Diabetes

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Hypertension High Cholesterol


Cancer Incidence Males TYPE

Females CASES RATE*

TYPE

CASES RATE*

1. Prostate

913

148.2

1. Breast (invasive)

891

116.2

2. Lung & Bronchus

432

75.3

2. Lung & Bronchus

418

58.8

3. Colon & Rectum

313

53.5

3. Colon & Rectum

338

46.5

4. Bladder

219

39.3

4. Uterus

238

30.7

5. Kidney & Renal Pelvis

157

24.2

5. Breast in situ

177

22.5

3,205

526.3

TOTAL

3,223

432.7

TOTAL

*Age-adjusted incidence rate per 100,000 population

Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Cancer Registry, 2010.. K. Harrison, 2010 Health Community Study, Community Analysis, 2010.


Communicable Diseases DISEASE1

Cryptosporidiosis Giardiasis Hepatitis A, Acute Hepatitis B, Chronic & Acute Hepatitis C, Chronic or Resolved Legionellosis Lyme Disease Non-Bacterial Aseptic Meningitis Pertussis Rabies, Potential Human Exposure Salmonellosis Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli O157:H7 Shigellosis Streptococcal Disease, Invasive Group A Varicella (Chicken Pox)

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2 6 4 0 2

3 9 3 17 94

6 29 170 27 30 4 12 4 0

7 44 28 8 47 0 7 6 4

1 Excludes Sexually Transmitted Diseases Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Notifiable Disease Surveillance System, 2004 – 2009.

4 12 2 22 97 3 8 25 11 24 35 3 8 8 1

7 16 4 23 99 5 6 52 8 57 44 4 6 2 5

7 10 3 15 60 4 3 3 23 92 34 3 8 6 68

7 8 5 12 86 2 6 0 51 26 47 5 9 7 53


Sexually Transmitted Infections Rate per 100,000 population

MCHENRY COUNTY

ILLINOIS

Chlamydia

92.4

417.6

Gonorrhea

14.7

157.3

-

3.4

Syphilis

Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Notifiable Disease Surveillance System, 2004 – 2009.


Deaths McHenry County Rate

Illinois Rate

U.S. Rate 10.0

1,800

9.0

1,600

8.0

1,400

7.0

1,200

6.0

1,000

5.0

800

4.0

600

3.0

400

2.0

Source:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC WONDER Online Database. <http://wonder.cdc.gov/ucd-icd10.html>.

2006

2004

2002

2000

1998

1996

1994

1992

1990

1988

1986

1984

1980

0

1982

200

1,035 1,077 1,110 1,102 1,148 1,137 1,255 1,178 1,190 1,175 1,170 1,309 1,237 1,337 1,377 1,387 1,449 1,448 1,487 1,548 1,521 1,507 1,625 1,706 1,662 1,709 1,794 1,820

2,000

1.0 0.0

Deaths Per 1,000 Population

Deaths

McHenry County Deaths


McHenry County, IL Deaths by Age Group 2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

600 500 400 300 200 100 0 <1 year Source:

1-14 years

15-24 years

25-34 years

35-44 years

45-54 years

55-64 years

65-74 years

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC WONDER Online Database. <http://wonder.cdc.gov/ucd-icd10.html>.

75-84 years

85+ years


Leading Causes of Death McHenry County

Illinois

CAUSE

RATE

CAUSE

Lung or Bronchus Cancer

46.7

Atherosclerosis

53.2

Atherosclerosis

35.8

Lung or Bronchus Cancer

51.3

COPD

26.5

Heart Attack (AMI)

44.6

Dementia

19.3

Dementia

28.1

Heart Attack (AMI)

18.4

COPD

26.8

Congestive Heart Failure

16.2

Alzheimer's

22.2

Alzheimer's

15.9

Stroke

21.9

Stroke

15.0

Congestive Heart Failure

19.9

Pneumonia

11.5

Pneumonia

16.9

Source:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC WONDER Online Database. <http://wonder.cdc.gov/ucd-icd10.html>.

RATE


Unnatural Causes of Death in McHenry County, IL: 2008 - 2011 2008 40

2009

2010

2011 38

37

35

32 29

30

29

28

25 20

19 18

17 13 14 14

15

21

20 13

9

10

5 4 3 2

5

6 2 3 2

0 Suicides Source:

Motor Vehicle Related

McHenry County Coroner’s Statistical Report 2012.

Accidental

Undetermined

Homicides

Drug Overdose


Behavioral Risk Factors


Community Perception: “Risky” Behaviors Being Overweight Drug Abuse Alcohol Abuse Lack of Exercise Poor Eating Habits Not Receiving Needed Medical… Dropping Out of School Not Using Seat Belts / Child… Tobacco Use Not Getting "Shots" to Prevent… Not Using Birth Control Unsecured Firearms Unsafe Sex Racism 4 Lack of Maternity Care 2 Other 0 0 Source:

McHenry County Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, 2012

8

9 9

13 12 11 10

10

20

27

31 31

37

20 30 40 Number of Times Selected

41

50


Alcohol Use McHenry County

Illinois

AT RISK FOR CHRONIC DRINKING At Risk

-

5.1%

Not At Risk

-

94.9%

At Risk

20.7%

18.3%

Not At Risk

79.3%

81.7%

AT RISK FOR ACUTE / BINGE DRINKING

Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.


Substance Use among Adults Age 18 or Older, by Any Mental Illness Illicit Drugs Marijuana Psychotherapeutics Cocaine

Did Not Have Mental Illness in the Past Year

Hallucinogens

Had Mental Illness in the Past Year

Inhalants Heroin 0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration [SAMHSA], Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings, 2010.

25%

30%


Tobacco Use McHenry County

19.8% 47.4%

Illinois Current Smoker Former Smoker Non-Smoker

32.9%

Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

16.9% 60.0%

23.1%


Obesity McHenry County

23.5% 40.8% 35.7%

Source:

Illinois

Underweight / Normal

27.6%

Overweight Obese

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

33.9%

38.5%


Preventive Health McHenry County

Illinois

Yes

57.4%

62.8%

No

42.6%

37.2%

Yes

60.0%

61.7%

No

40.0%

38.3%

EVER HAD A PROSTATE EXAM (MEN AGE 40+)

HAD COLON / SIGMOIDOSCOPY (AGE 50+)

DIABETIC HBA1C SCREENING AT PHYSICIAN OFFICE VISIT (MEDICARE ENROLLEES)

Source:

Yes

84.0%

82.0%

No

16.0%

18.0%

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. County Health Rankings 2011.


Preventive Health: Women’s Health McHenry County

Illinois

Less than or equal to 1 year

67.4%

56.4%

Greater than 1 year

32.6%

43.6%

Less than or equal to 1 year

82.8%

73.8%

Greater than 1 year

17.2%

26.2%

Less than or equal to 1 year

87.5%

84.1%

Greater than 1 year

12.5%

15.9%

LAST MAMMOGRAM (AGE 40+)

LAST PAP TEST

LAST CLINICAL BREAST EXAM

Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.


Preventive Health: Immunizations McHenry County

Illinois

Yes

26.0%

38.3%

No

74.0%

61.7%

Yes

20.6%

26.2%

No

79.4%

73.8%

HAD A FLU SHOT IN PAST 12 MONTHS

EVER HAD A PNEUMONIA SHOT

Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.


Preventive Health: Oral Health McHenry County

Illinois

Within 1 year

74.2%

65.8%

More than 1 year / Never

25.8%

34.2%

Less than or equal to 1 year

76.9%

66.5%

1 – 2 years

10.6%

13.7%

Greater than 2 years / Never

12.5%

19.8%

LAST TIME TEETH CLEANED

LAST DENTAL VISIT

Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.


Frequency of Regular Check-Ups At Least Annually

Every 2 Years

Every 3 or More Years

Never

No Answer

Eye Doctor (%)

54

22

13

6

4

Family Doctor (%)

76

9

8

4

3

Dentist (%)

75

4

11

4

5

Gynecologist (%)

40

10

7

10

7

Chiropractor (%)

20

1

4

61

14

Source:

Rock County Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, 2011


Activity & Nutrition McHenry County

Illinois

12

10

Percent of Restaurants that are “Fast Food”

48%

51%

Percent of the Population who are Low-Income and Do Not Live Close to a Grocery Store

7%

4%

Recreational Facilities per 100,000 population

Source:

University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, County Health Rankings, 2011.


Maternal & Child Health


McHenry County Births • Total births (2009): 3,719 • Number of births has been decreasing since 2004 • Birth rate has been declining since 1995

Source:

McHenry County

Illinois

Birth Rate per 1,000 population

12.0

13.7

Teen Birth Rate per 1,000 population

21.0

40.0

Mothers married at time of birth

71.9%

59.2%

Mothers who smoke during pregnancy

6.9%

8.6%

Illinois Department of Public Health, 2012. K. Harrison, 2010 Health Community Study, Community Analysis, 2010.


Number of Births

McHenry County Number

K. Harrison, 2010 Health Community Study, Community Analysis, 2010.

McHenry County Illinois 20.0 18.0 16.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0 Births Per 1,000 Population

Source:

5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1980 2,435 2,358 1982 2,405 2,339 1984 2,406 2,512 1986 2,552 2,716 1988 2,841 3,041 1990 3,365 3,246 1992 3,385 3,453 1994 3,684 3,824 1996 3,894 3,836 1998 3,822 4,016 2000 4,056 4,125 2002 4,200 4,141 2004 4,364 4,229 2006 4,224 4,113 2008 3,816

Births U.S.


Births by Age of Mother: 2008 - 2011 McHenry County

Illinois

35% 31%

30%

28%28%

25%

26%

21%

20% 16%

16%

15% 10%

13% 10% 6%

4%

5%

3%

0% <20 Source:

20-24

25-29

30-34

Illinois Department of Health, Health Statistics, http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/bdmd/birthchar_09.htm.

35-39

40+


Births by Race / Ethnic Origin: 2008 - 2011 McHenry County 90% 80% 70% 60%

Illinois

79% 62%

50% 40% 30% 20%

14%

10%

3% 5%

1%

0% White Source:

16% 19%

Black

Hispanic

Illinois Department of Health, Health Statistics, http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/bdmd/birthchar_09.htm.

Other


Infant Mortality • Infant Deaths (2008): 22 • Infant Mortality Rate (2008): 5.8 per 1,000 live births

Deaths per 1,000 Live Births

McHenry County

U.S.

9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 2000

Source:

Illinois

2001

2002

2003

2004

Illinois Department of Public Health, 2012. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, 2012.

2005

2006

2007

2008


Child Health McHenry County Immunized children, age 24-35 months (%)

U.S.

76.0

75.0

Overweight & Obese children (%)

-

29.9

31.6

High school students not meeting recommended physical activity level (%)

-

52.0

53.0

Received mental health care or counseling in the past 12 months(%)

-

53.0

60.0

Dental and medical preventive care visit in the past 12 months (%)

-

73.7

72.0

Children with one or more oral health problems, age 1 – 17 years (%)

-

26.5

26.7

Children in single-parent households

18.0

31.0

20.0*

* 90th Percentile (i.e. only 10% are better)

Source:

Illinois

Annie E. Casey Foundation, Kids Count Data Center, Illinois. Kaiser Family Foundation, State Health Facts.


Mental Health


Percent with Any Mental Illness in the Past Year (2010) 35% 30%

30% 25% 20%

23%

22%

20%

17% 14%

15% 10% 5% 0% 18 or Older Source:

18 to 25

26 to 49

50 or Older

SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2010.

Male

Female


Prevalence of Mental Disorders Disorder

Examples

Prevalence

Panic, OCD, PTSD, Phobias

18.5%

-

4.1%

Eating Disorders

Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating

4.4%

Mood Disorders

Depression, Bipolar Disorder

9.5%

Antisocial, Avoidant, Borderline

9.1%

-

1.1%

Anxiety Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Personality Disorders Schizophrenia

Source: National Institute of Mental Health, Mental Health in America. < http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-countmental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml#ADHD >


Adults Who Did Not Receive Mental Health Care Could Not Afford Cost Could Handle Problem without Treatment Did Not Know Where to Go for Services Did Not Have Time Did Not Want Others to Find Out Might Cause Community to Have Negative Opinion Treatment Would Not Help Did Not Feel Need for Treatment Health Insurance Did Not Cover Enough Treatment Concerned about Confidentiality Might Have Negative Effect on Job Health Insurance Did Not Cover Any Treatment Fear of Being Committed / Having to Take Medicine

0% Source:

10%

20%

30%

SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings, 2010.

40%

50%


Health Care Utilization


Utilization Indicators McHenry County

Illinois

Have Health Care Coverage

92.4%

86.4%

Have Usual Doctor as Health Care Provider

84.8%

84.4%

Avoided Doctor Due to Cost

8.1%

13.3%

Have Dental Insurance

73.5%

NA

Have Medicare

14.4%

NA

Didn’t Get Meds Due to Cost (Past Year)

10.0%

NA

Avoided Dentist Due to Cost

16.1%

NA

Ratio of Primary Care Providers to Population

1,395:1

778:1

Ratio of Mental Health Providers to Population

4,186:1

2,372:1

Ratio of Dentists to Population

1,754:1

1,978:1

*Utilization Rates for Adults Age 25+ NA = Data Not Available Source:

Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. County Health Rankings 2011


Hospitalizations RANK

CAUSE

MCHENRY COUNTY

ILLINOIS

1

Psychoses

54.1

74.7

2

Major Joint Replacement/Reattachment of Lower Extremity

32.7

31.2

3

Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders

30.7

32.4

4

Alcohol/Drug Abuse or Dependence

19.6

27.7

5

Chest Pain

15.9

19.8

6

Rehabilitation

15.1

17.4

7

Nutritional and Miscellaneous Metabolic Disorders

13.6

17.0

8

Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent

12.7

10.9

9

Circulatory Disorders except MCI, with Cardiac Catheterization

12.3

12.2

10

Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with Comorbid Conditions

12.1

16.5

1 Excludes Childbirth Source:

1

K. Harrison, 2010 Health Community Study, Community Analysis, 2010.


Locations Where Health Care Received by McHenry County Residents 40% 35%

35%

30% 25%

22%

21%

20% 15% 10%

7%

6%

5% 0%

Source:

McHenry County

Cook County

Lake County

Wisconsin

McHenry County Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, 2012.

Kane County

4%

3%

Other

Winnebago County

1% DuPage County


Cited Reasons Why Health Care Services Received Outside of McHenry County 35% 30%

29% 25%

25% 20%

14%

15%

10%

10%

10%

5%

7% 3%

3%

0% Instructed by Doctor

Source:

Other

Care Not Available in the Area

McHenry County Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, 2012.

Better Doctors

Regular Doctor Outside County

Better Care Located Insurance and/or Near Work Reasons Higher Quality


Summary of Key Findings • One in five Harvard residents lives in poverty. • McHenry County has a greater proportion of residents who use tobacco and engage in binge drinking. Residents are also at a greater risk for alcoholism. • McHenry County residents are less likely to have received certain preventive services. – Prostate exams – Colonoscopies – Immunizations for flu and pneumonia


Summary of Key Findings • Women in McHenry County are less likely to have visited a gynecologist in the last year. • Harvard, Illinois mothers tend to have less formal education and are less likely to seek prenatal care in the first trimester. • Infant mortality in McHenry County is increasing. • One in five residents has a mental illness. • Over 90% of McHenry County residents have some type of health insurance; 14.4% are enrolled in Medicare.


Summary of Key Findings • McHenry County has a high ratio of residents to primary care physicians and dentists. • Residents of McHenry County are more likely to be hospitalized, although the average length of stay per admission is shorter than the statewide rate. • Of McHenry County residents who receive health services outside of McHenry County, most receive care in Cook or Lake County.


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