Topic Area: Substance Exposed Infants Community partner polls show that substance use continues to be a top area of concern in the Tri-state area. The Community Health Impact Plan of the Siouxland District Health Department and the local hospitals has identified the Maternal Health population as a community of...
“Did you know”? Topic Area: Mental Health Mental health has become an area of increased concern across the country and has also bubbled to the surface as an area of need in Siouxland. The County Health Rankings 2022 Report shows that the mental health provider ratio for Woodbury County,...
24th Prime Age to Engage Bookshelf Installed at Catholic Charities Today, the 0-3 Prime Age to Engage initiative coordinated the delivery of a new children’s bookshelf and books to Catholic Charities. D2: Worldwide stocked the shelves with books donated through their Building Budding Brains book donation program. Additionally, new...
We’re Seeking Nominations! Source For Siouxland and Growing Community Connections are currently seeking nominations of groups/individuals who are doing important work around Education, Economic Stability, Health, Safety, or Quality of Life. These nominees will have a story featured either in the Community Well-Being Update or via Source For Siouxland...
The results of the Engaging Newcomers Survey are now available here: 2022 Newcomer Survey Results PDF The available data comes from 379 surveys conducted in 11 languages by 8 different interviewers. The purpose of this survey was to engage our foreign-born neighbors in the process of identifying needs and...
Our area of focus this week is Quality of Life. Our Source For Siouxland Quality of Life indicators will continue to expand as collaboration with local organizations leads to increased sharing of wellness-focused data. In 2021, we selected key indicators related to our objectives. These indicators were compared...
Our area of focus this week is Safety. Source For Siouxland measures a variety of safety indicators to ensure our community remains a safe place to live and reside. In 2021, we selected key indicators related to our objectives. These indicators were compared to similar regional and national indicators...
Our area of focus this week is Health. Prevention of physical and behavioral health issues, and access to care for those with current conditions, greatly impacts our community! In 2021, we selected key indicators related to our objectives. These indicators were compared to similar regional and national indicators to...
Our area of focus this week is Education. Access to quality education is imperative for a strong Siouxland. Community members with higher levels of education often have healthier, more prosperous, and socially connected lives. Educational trends also correlate to future workforce needs and opportunities. In 2021, we selected key...