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Community Health Assessment of Rock Hall, Maryland

Community Health Assessment of Rock Hall, Maryland. Leslie D. Lister Frostburg State University. Rock Hall, Maryland. Where is Rock Hall?. Overview of Rock Hall. Topography appears to be flat Elevation ranges from 4-24 ft above sea level It is in Kent County

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Community Health Assessment of Rock Hall, Maryland

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  1. Community Health Assessmentof Rock Hall, Maryland Leslie D. Lister Frostburg State University

  2. Rock Hall, Maryland

  3. Where is Rock Hall?

  4. Overview of Rock Hall • Topography appears to be flat • Elevation ranges from 4-24 ft above sea level • It is in Kent County • Nearest large city is Chestertown • Plenty of outdoor activities available • High tourist area in the warmer months • Known for being a sailing/boating destination

  5. Statistics • Air & water quality average to below-average • 5 police officers & a VFD • Crime rate low • Limited options for day care, employment & health care

  6. Overview of Rock Hall Residents • Population of Rock Hall: 1,318 • Population of Kent County: 20,000 • It is the least populated county in Maryland • Average age is 54 • About 50/50 for males v. females • Mainly Caucasian community • 25% high school graduates • 25% college graduates

  7. Income Main Occupations: • Fishing, crabbing, hunting, forest & logging Common Industry: • Hotel/accommodation and food services

  8. Concerns • 40% of population has state medical assistance • 15% of population has no medical insurance • Only 2 PCP’s and 1 dentist • 30% are low income • 20% are age 65 and above • Designated as Medically Underserved Population (MUP) • H/o being a Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)

  9. Top Health Problems • Heart Disease • CVA/Strokes • Cancer (lung & bronchus) • Accidents • Alzheimer Related Deaths • Obesity • Poor Dental Care

  10. Community Diagnosis & Goals DEFICIENT COMMUNITY HEALTH • Limited access to health services • Limited attainment of health care insurance GOALS • Improve access to comprehensive quality health services • Recruit additional health and dental practitioners • Provide health care services to seasonal residents and tourists • Encourage active participation of residents in their own health care

  11. Rock Hall’s Strategic & Future Plan BUILD A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY THAT MEETS ALL THE NEEDS OF THE TOWNSPEOPLE, VISITORS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

  12. Proposition • Invite/Encourage growth of health/dental care & practitioners • Free standing community health center close to tourist areas/center of town • Serves as urgent care and primary care

  13. Overview ROCK HALL COULD BENEFIT FROM: Additional PCP’s & Dentists Additional Education Additional Immunization Clinics Additional Healthcare Resources for Tourists Additional Community Presence

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