Letter to the Editor

A Survey for the Greater Good

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The Goodhue County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey will be mailed to a random sample of Goodhue County residents starting in September. The survey is done every 3 years in partnership with Mower and Freeborn Counties and the Mayo Clinic, and it helps us identify the top health needs in Goodhue County, how they are changing over time, and how we can direct resources to address those health issues.

The survey is completely voluntary, and all answers are strictly confidential. Any potentially identifying information will not be linked to responses. The households that receive the survey are randomly selected and limited in number, so it’s especially important to complete the survey if you receive it.

This year, the survey can be completed by hand or online. You can access the online survey by scanning the QR code on the postcard or survey packet. If you, a family member, a friend, or a neighbor receive a postcard or survey packet in the mail, know it’s not a scam. We are just looking to collect information so we can make informed decisions and improve the health of our communities.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact me at 651-385-6150.

Your input is valuable, and it can make a real difference!