1. Southern Apache County Community Health Survey Spring 2003

2. A Survey of the Residents of Southern Apache County Over 800 residents were surveyed. Results have a 99% Confidence Interval Surveys were distributed uniformly throughout Southern Apache County Underlying data is available for review at the county health department

3. Question 1 Which of the following are most important to you as a resident of Southern Apache County?

4. Health Services

5. 1.Children’s Health Care 2.Public Health – County Health Department 3.Healthy behaviors and lifestyles 4.Disease prevention programs and education 5.Mental Health

6. Medical Services

7. Medical Service 1.Medical Providers 2.Physicians 3.Accepting Health Care Providers – Health care providers that accept all types of insurance 4.EMS/Ambulance Service 5.Affordable Access to Health Care 6.New Modern Hospital 7.Current Hospital Facility 8.Clinics 9.Care Center Facility

8. Social Services

9. 1.Good place to raise children 2.Safe neighborhoods 3.Crime/drug/violence and gang free communities 4.Safe environment 5.Strong family life

10. Government

11. 1.Law enforcement 2.Road Maintenance 3.Fire department service 4.911 Response 5.Effective inter-community relations

12. Transportation

13. 1.Safe walking paths 2.Safe biking paths 3.Child safety – car seats 4.Bus service 5.Automotive seat belt safety

14. Education

15. 1.Educational opportunities 2.Higher educational opportunities 3.Good traditional or charter schools 4.After school programs 5.Health education in the schools

16. Economic Indicators

17. 1.Good jobs and healthy economy 2.Better paying employment opportunities 3.Affordable housing 4.Child care 5.Senior housing

18. Recreation

19. 1.Parks and recreation programs 2.Hunting and fishing 3.Youth team sports 4.Camping 5.Tie - Swimming and physical activity 6.Gardening/Composting 7.Walking 8.Gym 9.Adult team sports

20. Culture and Arts

21. 1.Libraries 2.Concerts 3.Performing Arts 4.Museums 5.Archeological opportunities

22. Environment

23. 1.Safe Drinking Water 2.Clean environment 3.Adequate water supply 4.Tobacco smoke free buildings -(restaurants, stores, Laundromats, workplaces) 5.Recycling opportunities 6.Air quality

24. Question 2 How would you rate the quality of life in Southern Apache County?

25. Quality of Life

26. 1.Average 2.Above average 3.Poor 4.Excellent 5.Very poor

27. Demographics Tell us about yourself

28. Age

29. Education

30. Ethnic Groups

31. Household Income

32. Health Care

33. Gender