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2022 SOTCH

Progress on CHIPs

2022 SOTCH Handout

We are excited to provide an update on the progress of our community health improvement plan, which focuses on the priorities of mental health, prenatal care, and substance misuse.

During 2022, we worked closely with local healthcare providers, community organizations, and partners to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses the unique health needs of our community.

Mental Health

Our mental health initiatives have included the expansion of mental health services and resources, including expanding Mobile Crisis and creating a wrap-around network. We have also expanded training programs for our community on best practices for identifying and providing support mental health conditions. Specific progress on each program can be found by navigating to Progress Made in 2022 sections at the links below:

Prenatal Care

In the area of prenatal care, we have worked to improve access to care and resources for pregnant individuals in our community. This has included the establishment of pregnancy and breastfeeding support groups, the distribution of educational materials on healthy pregnancy practices, and the expansion of resources for pregnant individuals. Specific progress on each program can be found by navigating to Progress Made in 2022 sections at the links below:

Substance Misuse

Finally, we have made significant progress in our efforts to address substance misuse in our community. We have established partnerships with local organizations to increase awareness of the dangers of substance misuse and to improve access to substance misuse treatment and recovery programs. We have also expanded public awareness campaigns on the importance of safe storage and disposal of prescription medications. Specific progress on each program can be found by navigating to Progress Made in 2022 sections at the links below:

We are proud of the progress we have made so far and remain committed to working with our community partners to ensure that all individuals in our community have access to the resources and support they need to achieve optimal health and well-being.

 

Morbidity and Mortality Changes Since Last CHA

The following provide details on the morbidity and mortality changes for Polk County in 2022: 

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation- County Health Rankings

  • Polk County ranked 13th in the state for health outcomes and health factors.
  • In Polk County, North Carolina, there were 32 deaths due to COVID-19 per 100,000 people in 2020. This measure is age-adjusted.

Opioid and Substance Use Action Plan Data Dashboard

  • The rate of overdose ED visits among residents of Polk in 2022 (Annual) was 115.8.
    (Rate per 100,000 residents. Number of ED visits: 24)
  • The rate of overdose deaths among residents of Polk in 2021 (Annual) was 9.7.
    (Rate per 100,000 residents. Number of deaths: 2)

Healthy Communities NC

  • Life expectancy for Polk County was 79.3 years

 

Emerging Issues Since Last CHA

These are the new or emerging issues in our community in 2022 that were not identified as priorities in our CHA:

  • Rising cases of communicable disease related to drug use
  • Health equity
  • Affordable and accessable childcare
  • Housing
  • Senior Services
  • Food Cost
  • Transportation
  • Long COVID
  • Respiratory Illnesses

New/Paused/Discontinued Initiatives Since Last CHA

The following are new initiatives or changes in our community in 2022:

New Initiatives 

Paused/Discontinued Initiatives

  • HHSA breastfeeding support groups were paused until Spring, 2023
  • Annual Polk County Health and Wellness Turkey Trot was discontinued in 2022

 

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