SGMC Health Lanier County Community Health Needs Assessment
Assessing community health needs in Lanier County
South Georgia Research Partners conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment for SGMC Health’s Lanier Campus in Lakeland, Georgia. The project examined the health conditions, healthcare challenges, and unmet needs affecting Lanier County residents.
The assessment combined demographic, socioeconomic, and public health indicators with a community survey completed by 87 residents and a focus group of local stakeholders. The research evaluated chronic health conditions, behavioral risk factors, access to care, available healthcare resources, and community perceptions of local needs.
The findings identified access to primary and specialty care, behavioral health services, support for low-income families, and education promoting healthier lifestyles as key priorities. The assessment provided the evidence used to develop SGMC Health’s implementation plan for expanding access to care and improving community health.