Local organizations partner to release Chippewa Valley health improvement survey

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Local organizations are partnering up to hear opinions from people who live and work in the Chippewa Valley to help guide future community health improvements.

The partnership includes the Chippewa County Department of Public Health, Dunn County Health Department, Eau Claire City-County Health Department, Aspirus Health, Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative, Mayo Clinic Health System, Rogers Behavioral Health, and United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley.

The survey can be completed online HERE by the end of October. The survey is available in English, Hmong, and Spanish. Paper copies will be available at local events throughout the fall, and by request.

According to a joint press release from the partnership, the survey has two questions about problems in the community, followed by a series of demographic questions.

The press release says using survey results, the partnership will identify and work to find solutions for the health issues that Chippewa Valley community members decide are the highest priorities.

If you’d like to receive a paper copy of the survey, you are asked to contact Emily Dejka at the Eau Claire City-County Health Department by phone (715-839-4718) or email (echealth@eauclairecounty.gov).