Greater Treasure Valley Residents Encouraged to Take Online Community Health Survey Before May 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contato:
Berenice Medina, Community Health Strategist
208.204.7050 | Berenice.medina@swdh.id.gov

April 21, 2025, Boise, ID – An assessment of the Greater Treasure Valley’s overall community health is underway, and residents in Ada, Elmore, Boise, Valley, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington counties can participate through an online anonymous survey.

The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is a private-public initiative convened by the Western Idaho Community Health Collaborative (WICHC) with participation and funding from partner organizations including Central District Health, Saint Alphonsus Health System, Southwest District Health, St. Luke’s Health System, Terry Reilly, United Way of Treasure Valley, and Weiser Memorial Hospital.

“It’s important for residents to take this survey because it offers us direct, local input on how WICHC, community partners, and local health care providers can make the Treasure Valley a healthier place to live,” said Berenice Medina, Community Health Strategist, WICHC. “Your feedback will help us to better understand what we can do to create positive change in people’s health and quality of life.”

The survey, administered by Metopio, takes less than 10 minutes to complete and will be open through May 31, 2025. Survey results will be used to better understand the health needs of Idahoans and aid in the development of strategies to address the most pressing health challenges across southwest Idaho. The anonymous survey is available at https://linktr.ee/MetopioSurveys.

All responses to the survey questions are anonymous. To thank community members for completing the survey, 30 participants will be entered into a raffle to win $20 gift cards. Winners will be notified in June via email.

“It is critical for Saint Alphonsus, healthcare partners, and other community organizations to hear directly from those whose voices are often missed about their greatest challenges and opportunities in our communities, said Rebecca Lemmons Community Health & Well-Being Regional Director, Saint Alphonsus Health System. “The data from these public surveys help us work together to determine where we can invest our time, programs, funding, and efforts to help our neighbors who need us most.”

This survey is an opportunity to help improve the health of our communities. Through it, we can understand the most current, significant health challenges people in our region are facing, ” said Angie Gribble, St. Luke’s senior director of community health and engagement. “Those needs can differ across the communities we serve, and with this direct input, we can create strategies that are the most appropriate fit for each unique community – whether that’s expanding access to community-based services, focusing on prevention strategies, improving environmental factors that influence health, or other needs identified through the assessment.”

About WICHC
The Western Idaho Community Health Collaborative (WICHC) is dedicated to transforming the health of our community by collaborating, prioritizing, and collectively supporting the community health needs and healthcare transformation efforts that have the greatest impact on improving health outcomes and lowering healthcare costs.

Sobre o Central District Health
Central District Health, Public Health District IV is one of seven public health districts within the state of Idaho, serving the counties of Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley. With a vision of Healthy People in Healthy Communities, CDH’s emphasis is on decreasing risk factors for chronic disease, improving quality of life and increasing the years of healthy life among residents.

Sobre o Southwest District Health
Southwest District Health is one of seven public health districts throughout Idaho established to protect and promote the health and wellness of those who live, work, and play in our region. We proudly serve Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette and Washington Counties. We work in partnership with our community to identify health needs, design solutions, and implement services that encourage behaviors contributing to healthier, longer lives. Learn more at SWDH.org.

About St. Luke’s Health System
Luke's é uma parte vital de uma comunidade saudável, liderada por médicos e conselhos locais para promover a missão da nossa organização: "Melhorar a saúde das pessoas nas comunidades que servimos". Trabalhando juntos, compartilhamos recursos, habilidades e conhecimentos para oferecer o melhor atendimento possível em todas as instalações do St.

About Saint Alphonsus Health System
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health care system serving Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system includes 4 hospitals, 595 licensed beds, 74 medical group clinics, and 7 joint venture relationships. The health system employs 6,200 colleagues and 544 medical staff. The Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance is comprised of over 3,400 employed and independent providers. The health system hospitals include Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center – Boise, ID; Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Boise, ID, a joint venture with Encompass Health; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa, ID; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario, OR; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City, OR. Saint Alphonsus Health System reinvests in the communities we serve, through charity care and other benefits. Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. For more information, visit us at www.saintalphonsus.org.

About United Way of Treasure Valley
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. True to its founding spirit, United Way of Treasure Valley responds to the evolving needs of the community, bringing people and resources together to create lasting solutions. By uniting donor support into a Community Fund, United Way invests in high-impact programs that address urgent needs today while building a stronger future for all.
United Way of Treasure Valley’s work extends beyond traditional grantmaking. As the backbone of the Idaho Coalition of Community Schools, it is driving transformational change in schools that serve as hubs of support for students and families. And through findhelpidaho.org, United Way ensures that individuals can easily connect to free, up-to-date local resources. Grounded in data-driven decision-making and collective impact, United Way has served the Treasure Valley since 1930, continuously adapting to meet the needs of the community. To learn more, visit UnitedWayTV.org

About Weiser Memorial Hospital
Weiser Memorial Hospital is a full-service not-for-profit community hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs of Washington County and surrounding areas since 1950.

About Terry Reilly Health Services
Terry Reilly Health Services strives to provide high-quality, accessible health care at a cost that is affordable to every family in the Treasure Valley. As a community health center, we serve Southwest Idaho with locations in Ada, Canyon, and Owyhee counties. We believe in a healthcare system that ensures care for the whole person, which is why Terry Reilly operates clinics with integrated services. This enables doctors, dentists, counselors and pharmacists to work together under one roof to provide the best care in a Patient-Centered Medical Home.

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