Spartanburg County residents now have the opportunity to take part in the Live Healthy Spartanburg survey, which aims to improve the health of the community. The survey takes approximately 7-10 minutes to complete and will help guide officials in making decisions related to public health. Jalisa Jordan, program manager for Live Healthy Spartanburg, emphasizes the importance of community input in the survey.
Every three to five years, this survey is conducted to gather information about residents’ health needs within their own community. Questions range from access to healthy foods at grocery stores to affordable options for buying fruits and vegetables on a weekly basis. Residents are also asked about access to areas for physical activity in their community.
Live Healthy Spartanburg has over 70 partners, including Access Health Spartanburg. Staci Roberts, program director for Access Health Spartanburg, highlights how the survey results will help tailor programs like theirs to focus on improving health outcomes. The survey will be open until July 31st, 2024.
Partners like Access Health Spartanburg use data from the survey to create programs that address issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. By gathering input from residents, these organizations can better understand the needs of the community and work towards improving the overall health and well-being of Spartanburg County.