McIntosh County Residents Invited to Health Needs Survey

Survey aims to identify factors affecting community health

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:06am

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The McIntosh County Health Department and the McIntosh County Coalition for a Healthy Community are inviting residents to participate in a Community Health Needs Assessment survey. The survey will help identify factors that affect health in the county, such as housing, income, and access to medical care. The information gathered will guide the health department's outreach strategy and decision-making on important community health issues.

Why it matters

Understanding the specific health needs and challenges facing McIntosh County residents is crucial for the health department to effectively target resources and programs. This survey provides an opportunity for community members to directly inform the priorities and initiatives of the local public health system.

The details

The survey is open to all McIntosh County residents aged 18 and older. Residents can access the survey online at a provided link. The health department and coalition aim to hear from as many residents as possible to gather comprehensive data that will shape their future health-related decisions and outreach.

  • The survey is currently open for McIntosh County residents to participate.

The players

Daniel Ortiz

Oklahoma State Department of Health Community Epidemiologist.

McIntosh County Health Department

The local public health agency working to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions for residents to thrive.

McIntosh County Coalition for a Healthy Community

A community organization partnering with the health department to gather input and guide health initiatives in the county.

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What they’re saying

“We want to hear from as many McIntosh County residents as possible. The information we receive from this survey will be used to guide the health department's outreach strategy and decision-making on issues that mean the most to residents.”

— Daniel Ortiz, Oklahoma State Department of Health Community Epidemiologist

What’s next

Residents aged 18 and older in McIntosh County are encouraged to visit the provided link and complete the Community Health Needs Assessment survey to share their input on local health priorities.

The takeaway

This survey represents an important opportunity for McIntosh County residents to directly shape the public health initiatives and resources that will address their community's most pressing health needs and challenges.