3. Introduction Reed City, MI Population: 2,425 (2010 census) White: 2,264 (93.4%) African American: 38 (1.6%) Hispanic: 54 (2.2%) Median Age: 36.1 years Children ( ≤ age 19): 716 (29.5%) Total Housing Units: 1,136 Occupied: 1,007 (88.6%) (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010) http://townmapsusa.com/d/ map-of-reed-city-michigan-mi/reed_city_mi

4. Definitions Community “A group of people with diverse characteristics who are linked by social ties, share common perspectives, and engage in joint action in geographical locations or settings” (MacQueen et al., 2001, p. 1929). Community health nursing “Systematic processes to deliver care to individual people, families, and community groups with a focus on promoting, preserving, protecting, and maintaining health ” (Harkness & Demarko, 2012, p. 9). Community as client Working with individuals people, families, and community groups to affect change in the whole community (Harkness & Demarko, 2012).

5. Healthy People 2020 Health indicator – Increase the proportion of sexually experienced persons who receive reproductive health services Nursing role – Educate the population in reproductive health – Insure equity in health service

6. Community Health Risks Physical inactivity Poor Nutrition

7. Community Health Risks Tobacco Use Poverty/Unsafe Housing

8. Housing and Zoning Old (100+ years) ●Large lawns ●Well maintained Mobile Homes ●No lawns ●Well maintained New (< 10 years) ●Smaller lawns ●Well maintained Neighborhoods

9. Housing and Zoning Farm houses and barns ● Old (> 100 years) ● Rundown - broken windows ● A lot of space

10. Open Space Open Fields Many

11. Boundaries

12. Commons/Gathering Area Local bar Reed City Depot ● Rails to Trails Trailhead ● Chamber of Commerce & DDA ● Old Train Station Local Bakery

13. Transportation ● US-131 & US-10 ● Rails to Trails ● White Pine Trail ● Pere Marquette trail

14. Service Centers Parks: Many areas available by trails, picnic/play are not in use School activity: Limited signs of social gathering after school Many local doctor and dentist offices in town

15. Stores and Street People Farmer’s Market Local Supermarket Empty Streets

16. Signs of Decay

17. Race and Ethnicity White non- Hispanic 94.5% Black non-Hispanic 0.5% Hispanic 1.5% Two or more races 1.5% American Indian Native Alaskan 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010)

18. Religion and Politics

19. Health and Morbidity

20. Media

21. Conclusion - Community in a rural setting - Signs of decay throughout city - Poor nutrition and health habits - Population primarily white, non- Hispanic - Lack of use of parks and trails - Poverty and unsafe housing

22. References Harkness, G. A.,& DeMarco, R.F. 2012. Community and public health nursing: evidence for practice. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia, PA Kaiser, B., Brown, R., & Baumann, L. 2010. Perceived influences on physical activity and diet in low-income adults from two rural counties. Nursing research. 59, 67-75. doi: 10.1097/NNR.0b013e3181c3bd55 MacQueen, K., Mclellan, E., Metzger, D., Kegeles, S., Strauss, R., Scotti, R., &...Trotter, R. 2001. What is community? an evidence-based definition for participatory public health. American Journal of Public Health, 91(12), 1929-1938. doi:10.2105/AJPH.91.12.1929 U.S. Census Bureau. (2010). State & county quickfacts: Reed City, MI. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml#none

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