Marshfield Medical Center Neillsville Community Health Needs Assessment

This document is a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville, which outlines the health priorities identified through a collaborative process involving community partners. The assessment emphasizes the importance of addressing health choices before medical needs arise and highlights the collaborative efforts undertaken to assess the community's health needs. Key findings from surveys, community conversations, and interviews are summarized, revealing top health priorities such as Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Behavioral Health, and Health Equity. The assessment also details the demographic characteristics of Clark County, where the medical center is located, emphasizing its status as a medically underserved area. The document includes an overview of the health system and hospital, the community served, and the methodology used in the assessment process. The CHNA aims to guide the development of an Implementation Strategy tailored to meet the identified health priorities and improve health outcomes in the community.