Advisory Board: LOS MEDANOS HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Subject: RECEIVE Staff Report on LMHA Health Needs Survey
Presenter: Ernesto De La Torre
Contact: ernesto.delatorre@cchealth.org <mailto:ernesto.delatorre@cchealth.org>
Information:
Staff is moving forward with the Los Medanos Health Area Health Needs Survey. Below is the project plan for the LMHA Health Survey.
The LMHA Health Survey questions are complete, and the survey is with the Communications team for graphic design and branding. Once complete the survey will be distributed via email and at community engagement opportunities across the LM Health Area.
Los Medanos Health Needs Survey Project Plan
1. Introduction
• Purpose of the Outreach: To gather feedback from the community about the health resources needed in the Los Medanos Health Area (LMHA).
• Target Audience: Community members in the LMHA, including Pittsburg, Bay Point, and Clyde. The focus will be on Latino, Black African American, youth, elderly, Spanish speakers, low-income families, unhoused individuals and families, and immigrant populations.
2. Specific Measurable Outcomes:
• Number of individuals engaged
• Number of surveys completed (paper and/or digital)
• Collect community feedback on health needs
• Identify resource gaps
3. Key Stakeholders and Partners
• Key community organizations that serve the LMHA community, including local businesses, schools, and community centers.
• LMHA Grantees, Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund Grantees, and other community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based groups, and schools will help with outreach and survey distribution.
• CCH Programs at the Pittsburg Health Center
4. Outreach Methods:
• Hosting community events, resource tables, food distribution sites, and partnering with local community based organizations.
• Surveys will be distributed and collected at these events and locations.
• Surveys will be distributed via email and accessible online via QR code.
• Social media posts will be developed to increase participation.
5. Timeline and Milestones
• The survey has been submitted to CEI for graphic design and approval. Once finalized, outreach partners will be contacted to schedule event dates and email distribution will begin. Staff have requested a Social Media presence for the survey.
• Outreach events are expected to begin in late April and will last 4 weeks.
• The final report will be completed and presented to the LMHAC by July 8, 2025.
6. Survey questions:
Questions request ranked responses.
• How would you rate your own health? Very Healthy to Very Unhealthy
• How would you rate your Community’s Health? Very Healthy to Very Unhealthy
• Access to Affordable Healthcare - Not important to Very Important
• Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes) - Not important to Very Important
• Chronic Disease Management (Heart Disease) - Not important to Very Important
• Mental Health Services - Not important to Very Important
• Substance use - Not important to Very Important
• Nutrition and healthy eating - Not important to Very Important
• Physical activity opportunities - Not important to Very Important
• Cancer management - Not important to Very Important
• Maternal and child health - Not important to Very Important
• Elderly care and support - Not important to Very Important
• Assault and gun violence - Not important to Very Important
• What are barriers to accessing healthcare or other health resources for you or your loved ones?
• Please share any additional concerns or issues you would like addressed which weren’t mentioned above.