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2022-2025
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN
6800 State Route 162
Maryville, Illinois 62062
www.andersonhospital.org
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2022-2025 Top Health Priorities:
Healthcare Affordability
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Mental Health
Substance Misuse
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Anderson Hospital’s Mission and Vision:
Mission
To provide quality healthcare for all in our community, with a focus on
accessibility and collaboration, within an environment of trust, respect,
equality and compassion.
Vision
Anderson Healthcare will be the provider of choice for our community.
2BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Laura Bernaix, PhD, RN Rev. Mark Maynard
Gary Ceretto Jeffrey Parres, MD
Robert Ciuferi Lendell Phelps Jr.
Gregory Coffey Dale Sauer
Richard Dawdy Mark Shashek
Max Eakin, MD Joseph Smith
Frank Flanigan Nancy Thomas
Joseph Hagerty Virginia Trucano
Bernice Henke Kay Werner
Don Kasubke Patrick Zimmerman, MD
3MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY
Anderson Hospital continues to focus on the health of our community and their
personal and family health care needs. Anderson also continues to expand its portfolio
of clinical services, add new physicians to the medical staff, and increase the number of
sites to access care. Anderson Hospital understands the responsibility we have to our
community in improving and maintaining the health of its residents.
We bring this community report forth with our assessment process, outcomes, and
plan for the upcoming years. Although we have been in the midst of the COVID-19
pandemic, we acknowledge that there are also other health concerns. We have spent
the last year reviewing information and data about the health of our service area.
The Community Heath Needs Assessment Survey was disseminated to community members who live or work
in Anderson Hospital’s primary service area and 315 surveys were completed. Upon completion of the survey,
and after comparison of prior Community Health Needs Assessments, Anderson Hospital has developed an
action plan to address the top health priorities with implementation plans for each. The top health priorities
and community needs Anderson Hospital will address in 2022-2025 are listed below.
Healthcare Affordability
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Mental Health
Substance Misuse
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
This report is intended to give Anderson Hospital, our medical staff, and our community a summary of our
findings, as well as identify the plans we have in place to meet the needs of the individuals and families within
our service area.
Health is important. It requires responsibility and action by everyone. It is our hope that this information will
be beneficial to all and aid in the improved health of our community.
Sincerely,
Keith A. Page
Anderson Hospital, President & CEO
4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Board of Trustees………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Message to the Community…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Anderson Hospital
Who Are We………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Services ……………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………6
2019-2021 Top Health Priorities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………7-8
Community Benefit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
Community Health Needs Assessment
Primary Service Area Demographics……………………………………………………………………………………10-13
Stakeholder Focus Groups……………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
Community Health Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………..14-16
Quantitative Data Review…………………………………………………………………………………………………..17-19
Meeting to Set Top Health Priorities……………………………………………………………………………………….20
Community Health Plan Summit………………………………………………………………………………………………20
Community Health Plan
Objectives for the Implementation Strategy …………………….…………………………….……………………….21
2022-2025 Top Health Priorities………………………………………………………………………………………….21-22
Next Steps for 2022-2025…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23
Board of Trustees Approval…………….………………………………………………………………….……………………………….23
Community Stakeholders ……………………………………….………………………………………………….……………………….23
5ANDERSON HOSPITAL
Anderson has been making a difference in the healthcare of Madison County residents since 1977. We are an
independent, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to creating a health care setting in which quality of life and
service excellence are experienced by our patients, their families, the medical staff, and the community. Our
acute care facility is technology driven, offering patients cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities not often found in
a community setting. Our quality services are evident by our accreditations, certifications, and designations,
which endorse our expertise.
We are a pillar in this community with roots firmly planted in the communities we serve. Our legacy in the
establishment of Anderson Hospital has remained a key element in our mission and vision. Throughout its
history, Anderson Hospital has responded to the needs of Madison County residents. Each new service and
every expansion has been in direct response to community needs.
Anderson Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. For more information on this accreditation, access
the Joint Commission website at www.jointcommision.org.
SERVICES
Since 1977, Anderson Hospital has been offering Madison County residents qualified, comprehensive
healthcare services. Our vast array of services includes diabetes education, sleep medicine, obstetrics, imaging
and more. From nutritional services to emergency services, we treat each patient as an individual to ensure
they experience the highest quality of care and life. Our hospital’s reputation for individualized, excellent care
can be attributed to the skill and dedication of our physicians and employees paired with our facility's
advanced technology. At Anderson Hospital, we strive to serve our local community and to keep its residents
healthy and happy. Our services are listed below.
Acute Rehab Diabetes Management Medical & Surgical Units
Audiology Dietitian Services Neurodiagnostic Services
Breast Diagnostic Center Emergency Services Obstetrics Pavilion for Women
Breastfeeding Support Express Cares Occupational Therapy
Cancer Center Health Information Management Pediatric Therapy Services
Cardiac Cath Lab Home Health Care Physical Therapy
Cardiology Services Hospitalist Services Respiratory Therapy
Cardiopulmonary Rehab Intensive Care Sleep Medicine
Care Coordination Intermediate Care Speech and Language Pathology
CareLink Imaging Center Surgical Services
Chest Pain Center Laboratory Services Wound and Ostomy Care
62019-2021 TOP HEALTH PRIORITIES
Anderson Hospital’s prior Community Health Needs Assessment was conducted in 2018 and four health
priorities were identified based on the needs of the community. A Community Health Plan was implemented
for 2019-2021 after further review and adoption by Anderson Hospital’s Board of Trustees. These health
concerns are listed below with some of the accomplishments that have been achieved over the last three
years.
Cancer
In spring of 2019, the Endoscopy lab staff provided literature to raise awareness of the increasing rate
of colon cancer in young adults. In addition, staff was available for questions regarding the
recommended age for screenings and the various screening tools.
In fall of 2019, the Cancer Center Director, Physician, and Director of Radiology met to plan for the
launch of lung cancer screenings in 2020. The number of screenings continues to grow in volume due
to referrals.
Various screenings and education were offered throughout the service area and promoted in the
biannual Health and You magazine.
Anderson Hospital was vigilant in providing a smoking cessation program, as well as education on
second hand smoke and smokeless tobacco to employees, patients, and members of the community.
Cardiovascular Disease
Starting in 2019, Early Heart Attack Care education was provided to Anderson Hospital EMS System
providers. EHAC educational handouts were brought to all community events and through 2020, were
provided in every BLS and ACLS course.
In spring of 2020, Zoom telehealth appointments were established for medical nutrition therapy and
diabetic self-management training services. As COVID-19 made its appearance, telehealth services
continued to be highly utilized.
Anderson Hospital provided heart health education to community members and employees through
health fairs, educational offerings, and various health screenings.
Diabetes Management Services grew in offerings, including the development of the Diabetes Support
Group and a partnership with the Walmart Neighborhood Market to provide guided supermarket tours
with the Diabetes Educator.
72019-2021 TOP HEALTH PRIORITIES
Mental Health
Anderson Hospital staff received education on mental health awareness, with managers, directors, and
supervisors receiving additional resources on how to respond to staff presenting in crisis. All staff also
received education on suicide risk and prevention.
To better recognize and understand patients’ and community members’ difficulties with postpartum
mood disorders, all Obstetrics employees received education and training on these disorders.
Anderson Hospital continues to support employees and community members through a large offering
of support groups, including Diabetes Support Group, Grief and Loss Support Group, Airlink with Heart
Cardiopulmonary Support Group, Ostomy Support Group, Stroke Support Group, SHARE Breast Cancer
Support Group, and SHARE Infant Support Group.
Due to the pandemic outbreak, Anderson Hospital focused on providing support to staff, as members
of our community. Support and education focused on stress management, depression, anxiety, and
the benefits of sleep, a healthful diet, and physical activity.
Employees and their families were encouraged to utilize the Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
Call4Calm, Chestnut Health Systems, and Emergency Childcare Resources.
Substance Abuse
Anderson provided hands-on and virtual education and awareness on substance use and abuse
throughout local schools and organizations in our service area with education including alcohol,
tobacco use, and vaping.
Anderson Hospital continued to host meetings for Partnership for Drug-Free Communities and
developed virtual offerings once the pandemic arose. This coalition continued to distribute brochures,
resource cards, and posters to physician offices, community members, and patients, to educate on
local drug and alcohol related resources available.
As a healthcare partner, Chestnut Health Systems provided multiple Narcan trainings to the community
throughout the year(s).
Anderson Hospital staff began utilizing new substance abuse screening tools that allowed for physician
notifications on high-risk results. This new system would then result in referrals to the Care
Coordination team who would provide the appropriate and available resources to patients in need.
Anderson created and offered a Freedom from Smoking cessation class to aid in the quitting process of
tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
8COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Community Benefit
The Community Benefit is a planned, managed, and measured approach to the organization’s participation in
meeting identified community health needs. Anderson Hospital offers education and screening programs that
target health priorities, supports the community with opportunities that promote a healthy environment, and
partners with area colleges and universities to provide student and volunteer experiences.
Anderson Hospital tracks and maintains the Community Benefit reporting in a database called CBISA.
Throughout the years, this database has become a comprehensive method for Anderson to measure the
impact we have made on the communities we serve.
Community Health Needs Assessment
The Community Health Needs Assessment, reassessed every three years, is defined by the Public Health
Accreditation Board as a systematic examination of the health status indicators for a given population that is
used to identify key problems and assets in a community. The assessment includes a variety of resources and
processes used to collect and analyze data through engagement of our community and collaborative
partnerships. Listed below are the steps taken through the assessment process.
Primary Service Area Demographics
Stakeholder Focus Groups
Community Health Survey
Quantitative Data Review
Meeting to Set Health Priorities
Community Health Plan Summit
Community Health Plan
The Community Health Plan is a continuing effort to address the top health priorities revealed in the
Community Health Needs Assessment. The health plan forms an Implementation Strategy to improve the
health status of our surrounding communities. The steps in developing the Community Health Plan are listed
below.
Perform the Community Health Needs Assessment
Develop objectives for addressing the Implementation Strategy
Develop and adopt approaches to meet objectives
Update and maintain the Implementation Strategy throughout the three-year process
9COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Anderson Hospital began the Community Health Needs Assessment process in January of 2021. The
assessment process included input from community members and participation from collaborative
partnerships throughout Anderson Hospital’s primary and secondary service area.
PRIMARY SERVICE AREA DEMOGRAPHICS
Anderson Hospital is located in Maryville, Illinois in Madison County. According to the 2020 census from the
US Census Bureau, Madison County holds 265,859 individuals. Anderson Hospital’s service area includes the
communities of Maryville, Troy, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Collinsville, Granite City, Highland, and Bethalto.
Together, these communities house 131,047 individuals. The following demographics are within Anderson
Hospital’s primary service area.
Population by Community
9,310
9,991 24,366
Collinsville
8,221 Granite City
Glen Carbon
Troy
Edwardsville
27,549
Maryville
26,808
Highland
Bethalto
10,960 13,842
Age
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
64
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Gender
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
51.3% 54.9% 50.3% 49.3% 54.1% 51.6% 51.0% 50.1% 51.6%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
48.7% 45.1% 49.7% 50.7% 45.9% 48.4% 49.0% 49.9% 48.4%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Male Female
Ethnicity
100.0%
80.0%
60.0%
White alone
Black or African American alone
40.0%
Asian alone
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
20.0%
Two or more race
0.0%
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Persons in Poverty
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
Median Household Income
$100,000
$90,000
$80,000
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
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Per Capita Income
$50,000
$45,000
$40,000
$35,000
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
Persons without Health Insurance, Under Age 65
9.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%
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STAKEHOLDER FOCUS GROUPS
A valuable component of data collection and analysis of the Community Health Needs Assessment was
preceded by the stakeholder focus groups. The purpose of a stakeholder focus group is to obtain pertinent
information from our community leaders and staff members to establish key health concerns in our
community. A focus group was held virtually on February 22nd, 2021. A variety of leaders from different
organizations throughout Anderson Hospital’s community participated in the stakeholder focus group. The
organizations that attended the focus group were: Anderson Medical Group, Obstetrics Department from
Anderson Hospital, Cardiovascular Services from Anderson Hospital, Chestnut Health Systems, Main Street
Community Center, Madison County Health Department, Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville,
Edwardsville YMCA, Collinsville/Maryville/Troy Chamber of Commerce, and University of Illinois Extension.
After background information on the assessment process was given to attendees, we then began the focus
group discussion on the following criteria.
General Questions (10 minutes each)
What is important to the health of our community?
What are the most urgent health concerns that you perceive in our community?
What are the most urgent health concerns that the community perceives?
What are the causes of these problems? (Physical health problems, social problems that affect
health like substance abuse and violence, mental health problems, etc.)
What are the strengths of the health services available in your community?
What do you see as the greatest barriers to good health?
In conclusion to the discussion, participants were asked to further their involvement in the assessment
process, including dissemination of the Community Health Survey and participating in the Community Health
Summit in the summer of 2021. Following the stakeholder focus groups, Anderson Hospital’s Health Education
Planning Committee compiled data from the focus groups to mold the Community Health Survey.
COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY
As another invaluable part of the data collection and analysis component of the Community Health Needs
Assessment, a survey was designed based on the feedback from the focus groups. The purpose of the survey
was to obtain information from community members whom are living and/or working within Anderson
Hospital’s primary service area, or utilize Anderson services, to gain an insight on what they perceive to be the
major health concerns in our community. In light of the pandemic, we included a separate question regarding
COVID-19, knowing its influence on the other questions. The survey questions are as follows.
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1. Do you live or work in the service area of Anderson Hospital? This includes Maryville, Troy, Glen Carbon,
Edwardsville, Collinsville, Granite City, Highland or Bethalto.
Live Neither live or work in the service area, but
Work utilize Anderson Healthcare services
Live and Work
2. Please select the city of your HOME address.
Maryville Granite City
Troy Highland
Glen Carbon Bethalto
Edwardsville Other
Collinsville
3. Choose the top 5 most urgent health related concerns that you perceive in our community?
Substance Use/Abuse Pulmonary Disease
Mental Health/Mental Illness Access to Care
Obesity Sexual Health
Diabetes Lack of Health/Disease Understanding
Heart Disease Cost of Healthcare
Stroke Dental Hygiene
Nutrition Covid-19
Lack of Exercise/Physical Activity Communicable Diseases
Cancer Other: ________________
4. From the top 5 most urgent health concerns that you identified above, what keeps people in your
community from being healthy? (Choose the top 10 best answers)
Easy access to substances Lack of exercise
Using substances as a coping mechanism Lack of concern about being healthy
Misinformation that vaping/e-cigarettes is Lack of time due to fast paced society
better than smoking Poor lifestyle choices
Smoking, vaping, tobacco use Financial barriers
Depression Not receiving preventative screenings
Anxiety/stress Lack of transportation
Suicidal ideation Lack of child care
Bipolar disorder Lack of available providers (physicians, NPs,
Loneliness and isolation PAs)
Violence/domestic violence Unsafe sexual practices to lessening spread
Lack of access to healthy foods of disease or pregnancy
Fast food / convenience of less healthy Lack of available health education
choices Lack of community health resources
Lack of motivation and accountability High deductibles and copays
15 No/poor insurance Air pollution
Cost of prescription medications Harmful inhalants
Cost of healthy foods, gym memberships, Cost of dental care
exercise equipment Lack of knowledge of importance of dental
care
COVID-19 vaccine availability
Other: __________________
5. What are your priorities surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic? (mark all that apply)
Vaccination opportunities Knowledge about the disease
Screening opportunities Risk factors
Vaccination side effects When to seek medical attention
Uncertainty of re-vaccination Treatment options
Isolation, being away from family and Recovery options
friends Financial impact
Long term side effects of the disease
6. What are the strengths of the services Anderson Healthcare provides to the community? (Comment
Box)
On March 12th, 2021, the Community Health Survey was distributed throughout Anderson Hospital’s
primary service area by the following means.
Email
Social media
Displayed in patient access areas throughout Anderson Hospital
Survey links posted on the following websites:
o Anderson Hospital
o Collinsville/Maryville/Troy Chamber of Commerce
On Monday, April 5th, 2021, the survey was closed and the Health Education Planning Committee
compiled data and reviewed the results. Anderson Hospital reviewed the results based on the zip
codes of our service area; Maryville, Troy, Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, Collinsville, Granite City,
Highland, and Bethalto.
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QUANTITATIVE DATA REVIEW
Community members who live and/or work within Anderson Hospital’s primary service, or who utilize
Anderson services area completed 315 responses.
Individual’s relation to Anderson Hospital
250
200
207
150
100
50 66
30 12
0
I live and work in the I work in the service I live in the service area. Neither live nor work in
service area. area. the service area, but I
utilize Anderson
services.
Zip codes of individuals who completed the survey
4% 1% 7%
21%
Maryville
29% Edwardsville
Collinsville
Troy
Granite City
Glen Carbon
Other
Highland
Bethalto
11%
8%
10%
9%
1750
0
100
150
200
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
Anxiety/Stress
No Insurance/Poor…
Poor Lifestyle Choices
High Deductibles/Copays
Cost of prescription…
Depression
Financial Barriers
Cost of Healthy…
Fast food/convenience…
Using Substances as a…
Lack of m\Motivation…
Loneliness and Isolation
Lack of Concern about…
Lack of Exercise
Lack of Available Health…
Cost of Dental Care
Easy Access to Substances
Lack of Time Due to Fast…
Lack of Childcare
COVID-19 Vaccine…
Smoking/Vaping/Tobacc…
Lack of Knowledge of…
Lack of Available Providers in your community from being healthy? (Choose the top 10 best answers)
Lack of Access to…
Not Receiving…
Violence/Domestic…
Misinformation that…
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Lack of Transportation
Unsafe Sexual Practices
Suicidal Ideation
Bipolar Disorder
Air Pollution
Harmful Inhalants
Other
Question 2: From the top 5 most urgent health concerns that you identified above, what keeps people
Question 1: Choose the top 5 most urgent health related concerns that you perceive in our community.
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Question 3: What are your priorities surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic? (Mark all that apply)
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Question 4: What are the strengths of the services Anderson Healthcare provides to the community?
(Comment Box)
Friendly, caring, professional staff
Accessible/available care and services, including providers
COVID testing, vaccination, treatment
Community outreach
Hospital Operations – clean, safe, efficient, “strong” departments/organization
Available and reputable services, resources, and education
Other: variety of insurances accepted, short/no delays in scheduling, job opprtunities provided
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MEETING TO SET TOP HEALTH PRIORITIES
Anderson Hospital has an interdisciplinary team, the Health Education Planning Committee, consisting
of health educators from various departments of the hospital. Anderson Hospital’s Health Education
Planning Committee meets on a quarterly basis to facilitate and maintain an annual dashboard focused
on the top health priorities that are identified every three years in our Community Health Needs
Assessment. The committee discusses objectives that have been met, as well as documents if a
particular objective could not be met and why.
On Tuesday, April 16th, 2021, the Health Education Planning Committee assembled to review data
from the results of the community health survey and, together, discussed and voted on the top health
priorities for 2022-2025. The committee commenced the meeting by reviewing and discussing the
demographics from Anderson’s primary service area followed by the results of the Community Health
Survey.
A nominal group process was used to select the top health priorities for 2022-2025. Out of the top
health concerns that the Community Health Survey revealed, each committee member selected what
they perceived to be their top five health concerns throughout the community. The majority of the
selected health concerns were then discussed further to focus on selecting top health priorities for
2022-2025. The top health concerns selected were reviewed and determined on account of the
following: rationality, clear understanding by all members of the committee, selection based upon
community input, and ability to obtain objective components. The meeting adjourned by naming the
top health priorities for Anderson Hospital’s 2022-2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. The top
priorities selected were Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthcare Affordability, Mental
Health, and Substance Misuse. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) was also established as a priority due
to the prevalence and evolving progression.
COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN SUMMIT
On Thursday, June 24th, 2021, a Community Health Plan Summit was held at Anderson Hospital to
review and discuss the 2022-2025 top health priorities with key stakeholders in the community. A total
of 22 participants from different organizations throughout Madison County attended the health
summit to voice their opinions on certain outcomes they wish to see implemented in our communities.
After receiving background information through presentations on the top health priorities, participants
were asked to collaborate as a group and come up with intervention strategies that could potentially
be implemented to produce change based on different health concerns.
Presentations during the Community Health Plan Summit were given by the following:
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion – Dr. Laura Bird and Bridget Hall, PA
Mental Health – Orville Mercer, Vice President Behavioral Health, Chestnut Health Systems
Healthcare Affordability – Michael Marshall, Chief Financial Officer, Anderson Hospital
Substance Misuse – Nicole Gottfried, Prevention Services Coordinator, and Jeannette Obeius,
Associate Director of Community Health, Chestnut Health Systems
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OBECTIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
On Tuesday, July 20th, 2021, Anderson Hospital’s Health Education Planning Committee assembled to
design the Community Health Plan Implementation Strategy for 2022-2025 based on input from the
Community Health Summit and the Community Health Survey. Available resources to address the
health needs in our community were taken into account in the process of determining key objectives
for each priority.
Of the previous top health priorities that were identified in our 2019-2021 Community Health Needs
Assessment, Mental Health and Substance Abuse/Misuse were identified again in our most recent
Community Health Needs Assessment. Several subcategories of Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity,
Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke, were all identified as top health priorities and were placed into the
health priority Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
INFORMATION AND OBJECTIVES FOR TOP HEALTH PRIORITIES
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Prevention and health promotion are the keys to lowering risk for disease. There are many modifiable risk
factors to chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. These risk factors can be
reduced by following a healthy meal plan, maintaining a normal body weight, and completing daily exercise
to decrease sedentary lifestyle. Promoting health through age-appropriate screenings aids in early
detection and awareness. Anderson Hospital offers many screening, diagnostic, and educational
opportunities to support our community in disease prevention and health promotion.
Objectives
Promotes benefits of utilization of patient portal and explore other capabilities to provide
education and hospital services
Provide community education through electronic communication avenues such as social media and
the Anderson Hospital website
Collaborate with local organizations to promote health and wellness
Create and distribute an Anderson Services brochure
Continue to offer Anderson Hospital community support groups and educational events
Substance Misuse
Substance misuse and addiction, in the form of alcohol and other illicit drugs, is increasing and taking a
great toll on our society. Substance misuse is highly prevalent within our community; therefore, Anderson
Hospital proactively works with partnerships and community programs to address the issue.
Objectives
Enhance the Anderson Hospital website resource center
Educate providers and medical staff to educate patients on prevention, treatment, and recovery
strategies
Provide education to community through health fairs, school programs, and other educational
opportunities
Continue to provide educational brochures, resource cards, and unwanted/unused medication
drop-off locations list
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Mental Health
Mental Health is an important factor to our everyday well-being. Having opportunities that promote
well-being and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health can keep a positive atmosphere in the
community. Anderson Hospital works with our community partners to improve upon the well-being of
our community members.
Objectives
Enhance the Anderson Hospital website resource center
Continue to grow and promote community support groups and program offerings
Collaborate with local and national mental health organizations to develop discharge plans,
community awareness and education, and staff education
Educate providers on the relationship between mental and physical health with aids such as
trauma informed care/consent, providing appropriate referral/resources to patients, and
address teen/adolescent mental health
Healthcare Affordability
Patients are often challenged financially when they are forced to make medical decisions. There are a
variety of reasons for financial challenges including; high deductible insurance plans, unemployment,
or employers who do not provide medical insurance. Other challenges include price transparency and
understanding options for bill payment and financial assistance. Anderson Hospital understands the
financial constraints that our patients face and have worked hard to assist in appropriate and
necessary health care for all members of our community.
Objectives
Provide more timely estimates for patients regarding their financial liabilities
Evaluate price estimator software for AMG providers
Evaluate expanded transparency for patients to have options for medical bill payments
Continue to utilize the Anderson Hospital website and social media to inform the community of
financial assistance options and payment programs
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many lives were impacted with acute
illness, long term side effects, and even fatality. As a healthcare organization, we have felt the effects
of this progressive disease and the strain on our community. Anderson Hospital has been challenged
with bed availability, staffing constraints, and supply shortages, in addition to providing opportunities
for vaccination and testing for our community.
Objective
Provide continued guidance on prevention, testing, vaccinations, and recommendations as they
evolve
22NEXT STEPS FOR 2022-2025
NEXT STEPS FOR 2022-2025
After completing the Community Health Needs Assessment and creating the Community Health Plan
Implementation Strategy, our next steps will include:
- Develop and adopt approaches to meet objectives
- Update and maintain the Implementation Strategy throughout the three-year process
- Continue quarterly meetings of the Health Education Planning Committee to ensure the
Implementation Strategy is being attained
In regards to all four top health priorities, Anderson Hospital will work towards:
- Recruiting employees to be advocates on top health priorities
- Partnering with local EMS to assist in education and community opportunities
- Partnering with local school districts to educate youth on prevention
- Encouraging the top 4 priorities to be discussed and presented at health fairs and events within
the community
BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVAL
The 2022-2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Plan was approved by
the Hospital Board of Trustees and Administrative Council in November 2021.
COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS
Chestnut Health Systems
Main Street Commnity Center
Madison County Health Department
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Collinsville/Maryville/Troy Chamber of Commerce
Edwardsville YMCA
University of Illinois Extension
Collinsville Fire Department
Glen Carbon-Edwardsville Food Pantry
23For more information regarding the Anderson Hospital
Community Health Needs Assessment and Plan please contact:
Health Management Center
Anderson Hospital
(618) 391-6718
dietzm@andersonhospital.org
Additional information and resources are available on the
Anderson Hospital website:
www.andersonhospital.org
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