Spartanburg County residents have the opportunity to participate in a survey facilitated by Live Healthy Spartanburg. The 7-10 minute survey, which is released every three to five years, will help guide officials in making future decisions on how to improve the health of Spartanburg County residents. Jalisa Jordan, Live Healthy Spartanburg program manager, emphasized the importance of hearing from residents to understand their needs within the community.
Residents are asked about their health needs within their own community, including the types of foods available at grocery stores near them and the affordability of healthy foods like fruits and vegetables on a weekly basis. They are also asked about access to areas in their community to be active and whether they have access to fresh and healthy foods that they can afford.
Live Healthy Spartanburg has over 70 partners, one of them being Access Health Spartanburg. Program director Staci Roberts from Access Health Spartanburg mentioned that survey results will help programs like theirs tailor their efforts based on the needs of the community. Their programs focus on diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and use data to create programs that positively impact outcomes. Access Health Spartanburg is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Spartanburg County residents can take the survey by clicking on the provided link. The survey will be open through July 31, 2024. Sharing honest feedback and input from the community is crucial to improving health outcomes and addressing the needs of residents in Spartanburg County.