MERRILLVILLE — Lake County lags behind the national average in numerous health measures. Health care officials say it’s going to take collaboration to change that.
That’s why the three hospital systems in the county are coming together to examine the community’s greatest health needs, with the results to be released in May. Residents can complete surveys online at research.net/r/healthneeds15 or in paper form at Community Healthcare System, Franciscan Alliance or Methodist Hospitals hospital campuses.
“We knew our population would have some similar statistics, health issues and social determinants, particularly in their economic challenges,” said Denise Dillard, chief consultant for government and external affairs for Methodist Hospitals. She spoke Friday at a meeting of the Northwest Indiana Health Disparities Council in Merrillville. “It’ll take all of us to make the changes that truly need to happen.” For the full article click here
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