Hat Task 1
The Community Health Epidemiology Assessment
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Idaho City, Idaho
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Abstract
The community health status of Idaho City, Idaho was assessed for health needs and risks by the collection of data utilizing the Population Economic Status Assessment Form, the Neighborhood/ Community Safety Inventory, Cultural Assessment Tool and Disaster Assessment and Planning Guide. This information provides current statistic information on Idaho City. The quality of life of this historic mining town makes up for the services they lack. Basic necessities are available locally while healthcare, emergency care and disaster assistance must come from county support or by travelling to the nearest larger city of Boise. Overall, Idaho City is a moderately healthy community. Idaho City needs improvements in access to medical care locally and in promoting health maintenance for its population.
Community Description: Idaho City, Idaho with a population of 486 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census) is situated approximately 36 miles Northeast of Boise, Idaho at an elevation of 3907 feet (Advameg, Inc 2003-2012). “Idaho City is a city in and the county seat of Boise County, Idaho, United States” (Idaho City, Idaho. Ask.com Encyclopedia). The city has a total area of 0.67 square miles with all of it being land. Idaho City has a continental climate; summer is dry and hot while winter is cold and snowy. The city is served by State Highway 21, a two-lane undivided highway that travels through the Boise National Forest. It connects to Boise to the southwest and continues on northeast to Lowman (Idaho City, Idaho. Ask.com Encyclopedia). There are four restaurants, 13 local businesses and 2 places for lodging (Advameg, Inc 2003-2012). Idaho City has an elementary/middle school and a high school. They also have a library. The only health care service is a dentist. The Basin Community Health Center which opened in 1997 was run by
Of
Idaho City, Idaho
By
Abstract
The community health status of Idaho City, Idaho was assessed for health needs and risks by the collection of data utilizing the Population Economic Status Assessment Form, the Neighborhood/ Community Safety Inventory, Cultural Assessment Tool and Disaster Assessment and Planning Guide. This information provides current statistic information on Idaho City. The quality of life of this historic mining town makes up for the services they lack. Basic necessities are available locally while healthcare, emergency care and disaster assistance must come from county support or by travelling to the nearest larger city of Boise. Overall, Idaho City is a moderately healthy community. Idaho City needs improvements in access to medical care locally and in promoting health maintenance for its population.
Community Description: Idaho City, Idaho with a population of 486 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census) is situated approximately 36 miles Northeast of Boise, Idaho at an elevation of 3907 feet (Advameg, Inc 2003-2012). “Idaho City is a city in and the county seat of Boise County, Idaho, United States” (Idaho City, Idaho. Ask.com Encyclopedia). The city has a total area of 0.67 square miles with all of it being land. Idaho City has a continental climate; summer is dry and hot while winter is cold and snowy. The city is served by State Highway 21, a two-lane undivided highway that travels through the Boise National Forest. It connects to Boise to the southwest and continues on northeast to Lowman (Idaho City, Idaho. Ask.com Encyclopedia). There are four restaurants, 13 local businesses and 2 places for lodging (Advameg, Inc 2003-2012). Idaho City has an elementary/middle school and a high school. They also have a library. The only health care service is a dentist. The Basin Community Health Center which opened in 1997 was run by
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