The 2019 Harney County Community Health Needs Assessment survey launched at the beginning of the new year. A collaboration of Harney County Health District (Harney District Hospital), Harney County Health Department/High Country Health and Wellness Center, and Symmetry Care, the survey aims to find out about the health and health needs of Harney County residents. The results will help these three organizations make decisions about the care they provide and determine how they can better meet the needs of the community.

Survey respondents are asked about their individual health, their opinions about the greatest health needs facing the community, and their perception of services available in Harney County. The survey has 32 questions, and takes an average of 10 minutes or less to complete. It can be completed online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/harneychna or paper copies are available at each organization. Staff members from each organization will be making the rounds to a variety of local events and meetings to encourage survey participation.

To further encourage participation, a drawing will be held for those respondents who choose to enter with their name and contact information. Three winners will be drawn and awarded a $100 gift certificate to the Harney County business of their choice.