Town Hall on Health Set for May 2

The public is invited to attend a Town Hall meeting to discuss experiences and share suggestions to improve healthcare delivery within Poweshiek County. The Town Hall meeting will be Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m. beginning with a free meal. The discussion will begin as soon as people have their meals and will be completed by 7:30 p.m. This will be held at the Elks Lodge, 720 3^rd Ave., Grinnell.

The Town Hall discussion is the final stage in an extensive county-wide health needs assessment to gauge overall health needs in Poweshiek County. Grinnell Regional Medical Center and Grinnell Regional Public Health mailed surveys to more than a 1,000 residents. Vince Vandehaar, MBA, a consultant from VVV Research and Development, will compile the survey results and run the town hall meeting. The purpose is to look at healthcare services, delivery, and opportunities for improvement.

“We would like to see at least 80 people in attendance to fully represent the different perspectives in our county,” says Suzanne Cooner, GRMC vice-president. “We have a little competition with other Iowa hospitals and public health departments for the county that can have the highest attendance at the Town Hall meeting. I think we can exceed the goal so that all health interests in the county are at the table during these discussions.”

This meeting is open and free to all who have a commitment to the health of area residents. A drawing for gift cards for department store and gas will be held during the program. Please call Grinnell Regional Public Health for a reservation so enough food may be ordered, 641-236-2385.