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MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

UPDATE:

03/03/2025 The Marion County Health Department office will be CLOSED from NOON - 1:00pm today due to low staff.



The Marion County Health Department safeguards the well-being of Marion County residents, evaluating health conditions, formulating policies, and prioritizing initiatives to meet public health requirements. Count on us to protect and enhance the health of our community.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT PUBLIC SURVEY

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Hannibal Regional and Community Partners Launch 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment

Hannibal Regional, in collaboration with the United Way of the Mark Twain Area; the county health departments from Marion, Lewis, Monroe, Ralls, and Shelby counties; and the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The purpose of the CHNA and subsequent Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is to identify and address the most pressing health concerns of the region.

“The CHNA is an essential process for ensuring the health and well-being of our communities,” says Wendy Harrington, Vice President, Development at Hannibal Regional. “By bringing together our local health departments, the United Way, and economic development leaders we can better understand our residents' challenges and create impactful strategies to improve their quality of life.”

The CHNA, which is completed every three years as part of Hannibal Regional Hospital’s nonprofit status, is a process that leverages public input through surveys and stakeholder interviews, allowing the community to play an active role in shaping health priorities. Key findings from the 2022 CHNA highlighted concerns such as mental health, workforce availability, and access to care, all of which will guide the 2025 assessment.

“The United Way of the Mark Twain Area is thrilled to partner with Hannibal Regional and our community health leaders to address the most critical needs in our region,” shares Denise Damron, Executive Director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area. “This partnership exemplifies our collective commitment to supporting the health and prosperity of the people we serve.”

Maggie Strong of Strong Consulting, a Quincy, Illinois based firm specializing in community development and strategic planning, has been engaged to lead the CHNA process and facilitate the creation of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The firm combines data-driven analysis with expert facilitation to ensure all voices are heard and plans are widely supported. The public will is invited to participate in a survey to share their perspectives on the region’s health needs, available using this link Community Health Needs Survey or by going to the Community Health Needs Assessment Survey on Hannibal Regional’s website. Additionally, individuals interested in providing detailed feedback can participate in stakeholder interviews by contacting Maggie Strong at me@maggiestrong.com or for general questions or comments, contact Hannibal Regional at 573-629-3579.