Community Invited to Share Input With Community Health Survey
October 09, 2026
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital are encouraging residents to participate in a Community Health Survey, an important step in identifying and addressing the health needs of the communities they serve.
As nonprofit health systems, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Memorial Health conduct community health assessments to better understand local health challenges, priorities and quality-of-life concerns. Feedback collected through the survey helps identify community needs and guides the development of each hospital’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), helping ensure resources, programs and services are focused on the areas that matter most.
Previous survey results have led to additional programming and targeted initiatives that support the health of local communities. In Decatur, survey results led to the establishment of a Community Health Collaborative to address high rates of prostate cancer, particularly among Black men, through increased screening and awareness. Survey results also led to the launch of a social care referral platform that connects patients with community-based resources to address needs such as food, housing, transportation and other essential services.
The survey is available to residents of Macon and Moultrie counties. Community members can participate by completing the survey online.
Take Community Health Survey Today!
¡Tome la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria Hoy!
“Listening to our communities helps us better understand their needs and where we can provide the most support for the greatest impact,” said Kimberly Luz-Mobley, HSHS executive director of community health. “This shared input helps us work alongside community partners to focus our efforts and resources on the priorities identified by the people we serve.”
“Community input is essential to understanding the health issues that affect our region,” said Angela Stoltzenburg, Memorial Health director of community health. “The feedback we receive helps us make informed decisions and develop programs that improve access to care, address community priorities and support better health outcomes for everyone.”
By taking just a few minutes to complete the survey, residents can help shape future health initiatives, improve access to care and support the hospitals’ shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
The survey will remain open through Oct. 31.
As nonprofit health systems, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Memorial Health conduct community health assessments to better understand local health challenges, priorities and quality-of-life concerns. Feedback collected through the survey helps identify community needs and guides the development of each hospital’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), helping ensure resources, programs and services are focused on the areas that matter most.
Previous survey results have led to additional programming and targeted initiatives that support the health of local communities. In Decatur, survey results led to the establishment of a Community Health Collaborative to address high rates of prostate cancer, particularly among Black men, through increased screening and awareness. Survey results also led to the launch of a social care referral platform that connects patients with community-based resources to address needs such as food, housing, transportation and other essential services.
The survey is available to residents of Macon and Moultrie counties. Community members can participate by completing the survey online.
Take Community Health Survey Today!
¡Tome la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria Hoy!
“Listening to our communities helps us better understand their needs and where we can provide the most support for the greatest impact,” said Kimberly Luz-Mobley, HSHS executive director of community health. “This shared input helps us work alongside community partners to focus our efforts and resources on the priorities identified by the people we serve.”
“Community input is essential to understanding the health issues that affect our region,” said Angela Stoltzenburg, Memorial Health director of community health. “The feedback we receive helps us make informed decisions and develop programs that improve access to care, address community priorities and support better health outcomes for everyone.”
By taking just a few minutes to complete the survey, residents can help shape future health initiatives, improve access to care and support the hospitals’ shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve.
The survey will remain open through Oct. 31.
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