Trained volunteers will be out in select neighborhoods across Reno County collecting input from residents through a survey as part of the 2025 Community Health Assessment this Sunday and Monday, April 13th and 14th, 2025.
in a press released issued Wednesday, the survey is conducted every three years. The CHA is a collaborative effort to evaluate the overall health and well-being of Reno County residents.
“The results will help shape health programs and services provided by local health partners, including Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, the Reno County Health Department, Horizons Mental Health Center, and PrairieStar Health Center,” the release said. “These organizations, in collaboration with the Reno County Community Wellness Coalition, rely on CHA data to identify pressing health needs and direct resources effectively.”
The data gathered also helps inform the community about the challenges residents face and the ongoing efforts to address them and improve overall well-being in Reno County.
This year’s assessment uses a rapid needs assessment model to collect household-level data. In total, 30 census blocks have been randomly selected, with seven households targeted in each block—yielding 210 total survey responses. Volunteer teams of two will visit assigned addresses to ask residents to complete a short survey and engage in a brief conversation about health in the spaces where they live, learn, work, and play.
Participating household will receive a $25 gift card to either Dillons or Amazon as a thank-you for their time and insights.
To view results from the 2022 Community Health Assessment, go to https://renocountycha-reno.hub.arcgis.com. To learn more about the ongoing health initiatives in Reno County, visit the Health Department’s website at https://www.renocountyks.gov/Health-Department.
