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Community Wellness Report 2015

Carrot River/Arborfield/Zenon Park

Cumulative Report

2015 Community Wellness Report

This report is intended to be used by community-based Primary Health

Care Provider Teams, Clinic Teams, working groups, KTHR staff and

community leaders to inform and to develop strategies to address

unmet needs and emerging issues in the communities of Carrot River,

Arborfield and Zenon Park.

Health and wellness decisions are not simply a matter of personal

choice. What makes us and keeps us healthy is complex and

multifaceted. Determinants of health such as income, education,

environment, culture, coping skills, housing and lifestyle options all

influence a person’s ability to have access and to make the healthiest

choices.

The root cause of many illnesses in our communities stems from

poverty. For those with low incomes, poverty means more than just

living in a poor home, or having no access to affordable transportation.

There are a variety of detrimental impacts stemming from being

poor. One of the most devastating is the impact on health and well-

being that increasingly professionals across sectors are beginning to

identify. Looking at health more holistically has focused attention onto

the social determinants of health.

Many of our KTHR staff collaborate and partner with agencies and

other sectors to develop illness prevention and health promotion

strategies and work to improve the social determinants of health. For

example: Partners to End Poverty; Food For All Coalition; 0-3 Early

Childhood Task Force; Northeast Housing Research Project; Northeast

Regional Intersectoral Committee; Cost of Healthy Eating in

Saskatchewan; Tisdale Suicide Awareness Committee and Population

Health Working Groups: Eat Well, Play Well and Tobacco Reduction.

1 2015 Community Wellness Assessment Survey Report

November 26, 2015

In Primary Health Care we are committed to a health care system that

puts patients first by providing Better Health, Better Care Better Values,

and Better Teams for our residents. We have clinic teams that work on

meeting the needs of those with illnesses or urgent care needs.

Ensuring all our residents have access to a main care provider has

become a regional priority. This helps to ensure patients have

continuity of care. Research tells us that people who have a family

doctor or nurse practitioner have better health outcomes. Better

health outcomes mean better quality of life.

Carrot River and Arborfield Clinic team strategies

include:

Impacting access to continuous and comprehensive care

Educating the public on the importance of attaching to a family

Dr/NP

Improving timely access to a family Dr/NP

Improving patient experience

Establishing and managing patient panels or roster. (A panel is a

list of patients that have an established relationship with a

Dr/NP. Once Dr/NP has a list of his/her patients, they can

better manage their care. For example, with screenings

(cancer, blood pressure, diabetes, etc.)

Promote Live Well with Chronic Conditions - a six week self-

management program for people who have an ongoing or

chronic medical condition. The program helps people with

chronic conditions build skills for managing their health, so that

they can maintain active and fulfilling lives. The program offers

information and teaches practical skills to better manage

symptoms and become an active partner in their care.

Participants gain confidence and motivation. In 2013/2014 and

2014/2015 the goal was to offer 1 session per year for the

communities of Carrot River, Arborfield and Zenon Park.

However due to having no local facilitator no classes were

offered. In 2015/2016 one class was offered with 5 participants

attending.

We also have Primary Health Care Provider Teams throughout the

region which brings health professionals and community

representatives together to work on unmet wellness needs in the

communities. Each team has conducted community wellness

assessments every two years since 2007 which allows the community

to tell us what the health and wellness concerns are. The 2015 survey

results will be discussed by the team and strategies to address the

various needs will be developed. Those needs that are beyond the

control of the team will be directed to the appropriate agency or group.

Our community representatives are our voice from the communities

and play an integral role when it comes to developing strategies to

address needs such as: cooking classes; reducing screen time;

promoting and supporting physical activities such as: Fun Fitness

Challenge and Trail Trek; posting health and team related information

on community bulletin boards and P.A.R.T.Y. Program (Prevent Alcohol

and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth).


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Methodology:

The 2015 Community Wellness Assessment Survey was offered to

residents as follows:

Carrot River

On-line through a link on the KTHR Public website from May 7th

– June 12th

In person at Carrot River Co-op – Primary Health Care Provider

Team members were on-site to assist community residents to

complete the survey

Each team member was given 10 hard copies of the survey to

have clients/families and friends complete

In total 75 surveys were completed – 46 paper copies and 29 online surveys were completed. In comparison with the survey conducted in 2013 – 56 paper copies and 12 on line surveys were completed.

Arborfield

On-line through a link on the KTHR Public website from May 7th

– June 12th

In person at Arborfield Co-op – Primary Health Care Provider

Team members were on-site to assist community residents to

complete the survey

Each team member was given 10 hard copies of the survey to


In total 59 surveys were completed – 44 paper copies and 15 online surveys were completed. In comparison with the survey conducted in 2013 – 30 paper copies and 12 on line surveys were completed.

Zenon Park

On-line through a link on the KTHR Public website and on the

Village of Zenon Park website from May 7th – June 12th

Local team member was given 10 hard copies of the survey to


Paper copies were made available at the Post Office and

Association Fransaskoise de Zenon Park

Association Fransaskoise de Zenon Park offered assistance to

those wishing to complete the survey in the French

In total 25 surveys were completed – 13 paper copies and 12

online surveys were completed.

In total 160 surveys were completed within the three

communities. 104 paper copies and 56 on line surveys were

completed.

What has our community-based Primary Health Care Provider Team been up to since our last assessment in 2013? NP and Public Health Nutritionist met with the Carrot River

Recreation Director re healthy food options at rink in 2013

Participated in Carrot River and Arborfield Clinic’s Strategic

Planning in 2013


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Partnered with community agencies, and CR/ARB/ZP schools to

offer the P.A.R.T.Y. Program – Preventing Alcohol and Risk-

related Trauma in Youth in 2014

Health and wellness messages placed on the Primary Health

Care Provider Team’s roadside health promotion sign in Carrot

River and Arborfield

In 2014 and 2015 offered “Fun Fitness Challenge” Partnership

in communities of Carrot River, Arborfield and Zenon Park. In

2014 Carrot River was declared the winner and received the

proceeds from the 2013 Tri-Unity Challenge and in 2015 Zenon

Park was declared the winner and received the proceeds from

the 2014 Tri-Unity Challenge. Proceeds are to be used to

enhance trail systems and physical activity opportunities in

their communities

Dietitian offered monthly “Did you Know” nutrition tag card

messages at grocery stores in Carrot River, Arborfield and

Zenon Park in 2013

NP presented to Carrot River seniors group on Heart & Stroke

information in 2013

Physiotherapist/Exercise Therapist/Dietitian offered running

clinic/info at Pasquia Park in prep for 2013 Tri-Unity Challenge

NP acted as Chairperson for the 2013, 2014, 2015 Tri-Unity

Challenge

In 2013 – 2 Carrot River community reps joined the team

In 2014 – 1 new Arborfield community rep joined the team

In 2015 Zenon Park community rep relocated and team seeking

a replacement

Marketed team member’s services/programs and health

related messages 2014/2015 on local bulletin board at Carrot

River and Arborfield Post Offices and Zenon Park Credit Union.

Revised and distributed CR/ARB/ZP Community Services

brochure

Offered team development opportunities for team members

2014

Team formed Screen Time working group in 2014. Strategies

include: partnered with Saskatchewan Prevention Institute;

conducted research on best practice; developed a Kick the

Screen Time For smart, healthy, happy kids logo. In 2015 Public

Health Nurses conduct questionnaires and interventions at

child health clinics and provides interventions with parents at 3,

4, 6, 12, & 18 month visits and 4 year visit at child health clinic’s

NP and local Life Skills Coach offered 4 Life Skills Classes (3

classes in CR and 1 class in ZP) in 2014

Team forms grief support subcommittee to explore options

available to community members


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36.9%

47.5%

15.6%

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Arborfield Carrot River Zenon Park

1. Which community do you live in? Answered: 160 Skipped: 0

Next Steps: The Carrot River/Arborfield/Zenon Park Primary Health

Care Provider Team will be reviewing the survey results and developing

strategies to meet some of the unmet needs. The Team will also bring

the report forward to community leaders such as Mayors and Town

Councils. All three individual community reports; the three

community’s cumulative report and a regional cumulative report will be

made available on the KTHR Intranet and Internet.

Survey Results: ***Disclaimer: These answers are displayed as we received them. Spelling or grammar corrections have been applied to medical terminology.

1. Which community do you live in?

Answer Options Response Percent

Response Count

Arborfield 36.9% 59

Carrot River 47.5% 76

Zenon Park 15.6% 25

answered question 160

skipped question 0


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2. Please select your age category. Answered: 160 Skipped: 0

26.3%

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3. Gender Answered: 160 Skipped: 0


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4. If you answered "no", who do you think is responsible?

Going too much for people to be responsible on their own. We don't have a good system anymore

It is hard to get in to see the doctor if you have an urgent matter we

could use more doctor time and more lab days if possible lab days

should match doctor days. There is some confusions for appointments. I

have booked an appointment in CR and gone there and found out the

appointment was in Arborfield. My husband got a bad rash and by the

time he could get into the doctor here the rash was gone and then no

cause could be found as they don't know what the rash looked like

98.1%

1.9%

4. Do you believe that you are responsible for your own health? Answered: 159 Skipped: 1

Yes

No

Yes

No

0.0%50.0%

100.0%

5. Do you believe it is important for you to manage your health issues in partnership with your healthcare

provider? Answered: 159 Skipped: 1

Yes

No


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“1 IN 5 PEOPLE IN CANADA LIVE WITH A

MENTAL ILLNESS EACH YEAR”*

Every day, 500,000 Canadians are absent

from work due to mental illness.

*Mental Health Commission of Canada (2012). Changing Directions,

Changing Lives: The Mental health Strategy for Canada

36.7%

41.3%

15.5%

3.9%

2.6%

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None

1-9 days

10-19 days

20-29 days

All 30 days

6. What is the number of days during the past 30 days that you felt stress, depression or problems with emotions

were affecting your quality of life ? Answered: 155 Skipped: 5

None

1-9 days

10-19 days

20-29 days

All 30 days

16.1%

83.9%

7. In the past 12 months did you ask for or get mental health support for feelings of stress, depression, or

emotional problems affecting your life? Answered: 155 Skipped: 5

Yes

No


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5.8%

85.8%

8.4% 2.6% 2.6% 0.0%

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Attempted butcouldn't get

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Not Applicable(if answered

"yes")

8. If you answered "No" to the previous question what prevented you from seeking help when it came to your

mental health? Answered: 155 Skipped: 5

8. Other reasons not listed:

Did not think I would be taken seriously

Find it helpful to connect with friends and family and coworkers for support

None in local area

Denies having any feelings of mental health issues

Change of season effects a person

Feel that the initial response is for medication, don't want to go that route

See answer for number 6

That I have support when needed

I chose to seek help through alternative therapies not linked directly to Kelsey Trail

Find my own ways of coping. Been through stress and depression most of my life.

Made appointment for a physical but have to wait.

Refresh Your Life With Sleep…


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9. What information do you need to help you manage your mental health issues? Please explain:

Answer Options Response Count

24


skipped question 136

9. Responses:

How to deal best with stress and anxiety and use internet at library

OK-use internet/smart phone/friends

How to set up appointments with a counsellor/life coach

Access to phone numbers that don't require physician referral

Having someone to talk to

None x 3

Less stress at work

Who to call for help when it involves someone you love

Stress management and work life balance info

uncertain

Don't think so, got a good Dr. who would help me. I know it's hard, but a steady doctor is needed in smaller towns. NP are nice but golly driving 2-3 hours for a 10-15 min appointment is stupid. I won't do it

Alone time

reading the bible and prayer

Therapies, support groups, access to trained mental health professional therapists, councilors

How to handle it better.

Who to call

So far am able to overcome stress and anxiety.

More experienced health care professionals in our local area to provide one on one counselling

N/a

Believing call will be confidential

If I knew what I needed, I would be able to ask for it.

I usually read a book or go for a walk to clear my head

Yes

No

49.0% 49.5%50.0%

50.5%

49.7%

50.3%

10. Did you know if you are feeling down you can phone 8-1-1 for support? Answered: 155 Skipped: 5


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60.0%

70.0%

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90.0%

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Yes NoDon't know

91.0%

6.5% 2.6%

11. Do you have a primary (main) health care provider? Answered: 155 Skipped: 5

Yes

No

Don't know Yes

No

0.0%50.0%

100.0%

96.8%

3.2%

12. Is it important to you to have a primary (main) health care provider? Answered: 155 Skipped: 5

Yes

No

72.3%

27.7%

13. Did you get in to see your health care provider when you wanted?

Answered: 155 Skipped: 5

Yes

No


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14. How important is it to you to be able to see your health care provider when you want ?

Answer Options

Least important

2. 3. 4. 5.Most

important

3 2 17 38 95


skipped question 5

15. Comment:

Wasn't sure if it was necessary

Tried 1st to go to health provider

I have seen a physician at a PA minor emergency clinic

High extreme blood sugar

Hard to get on locally when needed

Clinic wasn't open on Sunday

6 year old grandson had a bad headache, couldn't get anyone. Made an appointment in morning, had to go to Nipawin at 1am as couldn't wait. Was told to go home and wait for an appointment Went to Carrot River health center for a bleeding finger. Needed at least 1 stitch but no one in town does stitches

X-ray needed, not available in Arborfield

Wait times are too long in Nipawin and didn't have anything that urgent

I'm satisfied

Was told at Nipawin hospital that there was a 4 to 5 hr wait in emergency so I left

The clinic was closed and we could not put the situation off until Monday morning, it was for my son (13 yrs)

11.0% 16.1% 12.3% 2.6%

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15. Have you visited an emergency room in the past 6 months instead of seeing a Physician/Nurse Practitioner in his/her office due to:

Answered 155 Skipped: 5


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40.0%

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60.0%

70.0%

16. What difficulties do you have when accessing health services or programs in your community?*ACCESS (can you

get to the services or programs) Answered: 150 Skipped: 10

16.

Comments:

I work 8am to 5pm away from my community

Availability

I work in a neighboring community so clinic hours not always easy to access but clinic is very accommodating

Appointments not available

Some aren't offered here

Lives 13 miles from CR-unable to access home care services daily for elderly wife

Loss of wages for my driver

Friday appointments not available

NP needs to be in Arborfield

Lack of hours available

Long waits to see doctor

Shift work

No services

The programs have been reduced. NP hours reduced, no longer have x-ray services in the community

I work away and often have difficulties getting an appointment when I am home

Health providers acquired keep leaving

There are not many services to access at times. I would drive to another center and see someone before getting in here. When I moved here I was told that no doctors were accepting patients in my surrounding area and I refuse to see different providers all the time so I kept mine in Prince Albert, seeing how I use her once a year and as needed.

Distance to travel

Not available - wait times - we go to Saskatoon for mental health for young daughter

No services available in my community

There are no health care services in my community

Long wait times to see your family doctor

Difficult when you work full time

We all work and attend school. Having to take so much time off for appointments, follow ups and tests (when told nothing appears to be wrong but we will test just because) adds up and becomes frustrating to staff, supervisors and school staff.

Lack of health care providers

811 is a bit of a joke in my opinion. In the past every call to them has resulted in a response of “you really should go to see a doctor". Not much help in my opinion! Just a waste of time and money.


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17. In your opinion, what are the most important health & wellness concerns for YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?

Answer Options Response Percent

Response Count

Access to Healthy Foods 23.3% 35

Adult overweight/Obesity 25.3% 38

Alcohol use 8.7% 13 Alzheimer's / Dementia Disease

10.0% 15

Cancer 21.3% 32

Childhood overweight/obesity 6.0% 9

Diabetes 20.7% 31

Drug/substance abuse 4.0% 6

Eating Disorders 1.3% 2

Family Violence 2.0% 3

Healthy Eating On The Run 18.0% 27

Inactivity 18.0% 27

Living with a chronic condition 27.3% 41

Men's Health 18.7% 28 Mental Health (stress, anxiety, depression)

28.7% 43

Parenting concerns 12.0% 18

Prenatal care 6.0% 9

Safety/Injury Prevention 11.3% 17

Screentime 8.7% 13 Sexually Transmitted Infections

0.7% 1

Suicide 3.3% 5

Tobacco Products/Use 11.3% 17

Women's Health 22.7% 34

Workplace Wellness 11.3% 17

Other 14.7% 22


skipped question 10

17. Other:

None x 8

Lack of fresh produce unless you have a garden Access to swimming pool or other exercise facilities

Too far to go for medical help

mobility concerns

Balance marriage, world, farm, family stresses and relationships

All x 2

What is screen time?

Rheumatoid arthritis

Maintaining health

Emergency care

Arthritis

Physical activity for children

Affordable healthy foods/ fruits & vegetables are more expensive than junk food

Natural wellness as a preventative healthcare plan


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18. What ideas or suggestions do you have that would address the health and wellness issues for you and your family?


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18. Responses:

Not having to wait as long to get an appointment

Find good job Find good partner/husband

Research my own issues and make a personal wellness plan. Go to the Dr. for yearly physical and address emergent issues as they arise. Use nursing interventions where possible and holistic treatments as often as possible

Have a weight loss program Funded by KTHR. In the arena

There needs to be more support and access to services for mental health and addictions. Family crisis

Better test access

Cure Cancer

Increase home care services and availability

more care closer

Promotion of non-organized physical activity ex not traveling sports teams but local playground

None x 2

More hours for the Dr, NP

Education

Better access to Dr's

Better communication between physician and home care in home community

Not having to wait 2 weeks to see the doctor

My spouse is under care for COPD and although they condition is a concern, it is being managed through inhalers with option for oxygen if / when it gets worse

Foot clinic and physiotherapy x 2

Access to professionals trained specifically in the field related to my particular issue. i.e.: mental health professional, physical therapist

We need more days available to see our health care provider

To have less stress in my life, slow the world down so we can enjoy family life.

Chiropractor and massage therapy

extended clinic hours

More hours for appointments at Arborfield health care center

Increase first responders hired, equipped vehicle to respond to emergencies

It would be nice if a physiotherapist would come to Arborfield once a week

That the wait time to see specialists is reduced.

At the present time our health issues are being met.

Organic food options in local grocery stores teaching children in schools about healthy eating options - school nutrition policies Keep health care providers in the community once they arrive

More involvement (presentations) by primary care team or other health professionals to better address these matters and increase awareness with the schools and youth in the community

More funding for senior care - there is not enough staff/time for staff at the Health Center (Nursing Home) to give the individual care & attention that the residents deserve.

I have no issues as of right now

Choice of what doctor I want to see; not a specific one because I belong to a certain area.

Quicker access when needed and more availability for mental health. Saskatoon Mental health rural program is AMAZING need more like them

I'm getting forgetful over time. A checklist of when/how often to get pap smear/physical/bone density/blood work/hormone checks/mammogram. etc. What don't I know.

None. That’s why we seek out professional help


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Specialist readily available for Telehealth. Follow ups with Family doctor instead of another trip to the city.

As mentioned previously, we have to wait too long to see our doctor. We can get in to see an alternate but a person wants the reliability & comfort of seeing the same physician every time!

Lobbying the government: - healthy foods are expensive - natural or alternative therapies (that are often preventative) are expensive and not covered by insurance plans 2. Host more preventative workshops (after hours) including natural/alternative therapies in which people can learn preventative lifestyle choices 3. Promote and encourage healthy workplaces through education of employers and employees

I feel as though our Dr.'s should listen to their patients better and be a little more thorough when diagnosing. I have had issues/heard of others having issues with this. They seem to have the idea that because they are the Dr. their patients concerns or opinions are not valid. I was asked who the Dr is when suggesting a possible diagnosis for example

19. In your opinion, what are the most important health & wellness concerns IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Answer Options Response

Percent Response

Count

Access to Healthy Foods 26.2% 38

Adult overweight/Obesity 29.7% 43

Alcohol use 20.0% 29

Alzheimer's / Dementia Disease 26.2% 38

Cancer 39.3% 57

Childhood overweight/obesity 13.8% 20

Diabetes 28.3% 41

Drug/substance abuse 20.0% 29

Eating Disorders 6.9% 10

Family Violence 9.7% 14

Healthy Eating On The Run 26.2% 38

Inactivity 29.0% 42

Living with a chronic condition 29.7% 43

Men's Health 17.9% 26

Mental Health (stress, anxiety, depression)

39.3% 57

Parenting concerns 18.6% 27

Prenatal care 8.3% 12

Safety/Injury Prevention 14.5% 21

Screentime 11.7% 17

Sexually Transmitted Infections 2.1% 3

Suicide 9.0% 13

Tobacco Products/Use 20.7% 30

Women's Health 24.1% 35

Workplace Wellness 17.9% 26

Other 17.2% 25


skipped question 15


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19. Other:

None x 9

Daughter with autism

Don't know x 6

All the above x 3

No ideas

Distance from therapists- driving for the elderly. Drivers who will transport those who no longer drive either up town from nursing home or to neighboring communities. The request I heard was the need for someone who will accept pay for this service. Independence was an issue. Pay own way not feel obligated to someone else

No Dr. in community

Emergency care

Senior health care

20. What ideas or suggestions do you have that would address the health and wellness issues in your community?


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20. Responses:

Having access to a qualified nurse in our community we could contact in an emergency

Public service campaigns. Social media education on prevention. Offer medical professionals for prevention and education. Devise a Alzheimer’s and dementia strategy to reduce long-term care patients taking up beds for other clients. Better food labels-federal government lobbying for change. Programming for persons at risk. Offer people solutions to fix themselves before medicating

More caregivers and doctors x 2

With the rise in suicides, family violence, divorce. There needs to be a lot more services from Mental health and alcohol and drug abuse. there is not enough support for young families and newly separated/divorces couples

Programs going through the schools tend to be received better and attendance is a given. People tend to not go in after hours and based on their own choice to go

Stop cutting back in medical field

Access to emergency treatments

Family orientated physical activities

None x 2

Better access to providers

Education

Accessibility to screening programs, CT scans, etc.

Continue as is

Foot clinic and physiotherapy x 2

Access to professionals trained specifically in the field related to my particular issue: mental health professional, physical therapist

Chiropractor and massage therapy

Need some place to go

Increase first responders hired, equipped vehicle to respond to emergencies

More timely wait to see the nurse practitioner

Same as above


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Same as above but with community members and all ages

Nothing at this time

More Dr. office hours in Arborfield. Better emergency services. Better use of the health center

Not sure how you can keep families more active. Alcohol use in very prevalent in our community. There used to be a time we just went somewhere for coffee/tea now there is always alcohol. I don't know how to change that culture.

Can't get into Carrot River Health at all on short notice if needed

The ambulance companies need to train their employees as to how to read a map, have maps of the surrounding towns they generally travel to, have RM maps with farm yard sites highlighted. and these maps need to be studied and understood. There have been too many instances of ambulances getting lost on their way. Rural people speak in terms of miles whereas younger people speak in kilometers. Are they able to convert the information?

Some youth activities

It would be helpful to have Arborfield clinic staffed with a Nurse Practitioner more often. They are very capable; we just need to have access to them more than once a week. Would appreciate being notified of public presentations 3

I feel that when a person is not feeling good it shouldn't matter which community in the district that you come from. I was ill and phoned Tisdale clinic. The lady in charge?? Informed me people from ZP couldn’t go to the Tisdale office.

a walk-in clinic in city doesn't discriminate who you can see. Why does Tisdale? Different people have told me that this has happened to them also. Even old people have talked about how rude the Tisdale clinic people are

Produce @ our local store is never as fresh as out of town. New cooling systems???

When people from Zenon Park cannot get into see Louise in Arborfield and call Tisdale, they are told that Tisdale does not take patients from

here. We are still between 2 RMs and in the middle of Nipawin and Tisdale; I really don't think that this is acceptable.

21. Other (please specify):

Newsletter/new for information

Add hospital

Local media

Town Facebook page

Often find out to late

Email x 2

Older people don't use social media as a resource

Because I work within the Region I get most of my information at work.

public workshops/information nights

I feel the caregivers we have are all reliable well trained. I believe they are overwhelmed. We could stand more care givers in our region and at least one more doctor. Stop trying to cut Arborfield out and trying to move everything to Carrot River

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21. How do you prefer to find out about health services and program information in your community?

Answered: 150 Skipped: 10


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22. If no, please explain:

Prefer larger community. it is a nice place just not right for me

In some ways

Safe, friendly, supportive

Town dying

Very supportive and non-judgmental, reasonable cost to live here. Kids

can be very involved and do well in school and in every sport


Lack of health services

When you need help it's not available

Not enough services - Mental health

Has all basic services unless health needs become too great

Access to medical professionals closer

Too expensive

Decreased services right in community, must drive for access to all health care

Neighbors and family very supportive. Care home in our town

It's quiet here

Lack of places to live if partner is in the home

I think so, but since I haven't reached the really old part of growing old, I'm not speaking from experience

not there yet

No specialists close, optometrists, etc.

Some issues take too long to resolve and must travel between 2 or 3 communities for health care

Not enough quality senior housing, far to travel for health related

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No

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22. Is your community a good place to raise a family? Answered: 150 Skipped: 10

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23. Is your community a good place to grow old? Answered: 150 Skipped: 10

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services

Limited services

Lack of essential health care services i.e.: home care services, dentist, limited lab and x-ray

No access to pharmacy/clinics etc. Poor roads and sidewalks

not enough medical access

No hospital

Too far to travel to access Dr's and specialists

As long as you are mobile and able to drive


Crime rising

Amazing wonderful place to be

Unless you have an emergency


Mainly walk/gas too expensive

There are not a lot of sidewalks which can pose a challenge for people who no longer drive. Seniors housing is a considerable distance from Dr. office, grocery store, post office and pharmacy

We live on a farm x 2

Non-existing sidewalks

Depends where you live

Don't walk too much

No walking paths, winter icy streets

I'm in rural setting

Fairly easy, although some of the sidewalks could cause problems for those who have a walking disability

Could use some improvement - more sidewalks

If we had sidewalks

If you live in town, if you live in RM is very dusty right now and farmers

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24. Is your community a safe place to live? Answered: 150 Skipped: 10

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No

92.7%

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25. Is your community easy to get around by walking? Answered: 150 Skipped: 10

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27. Are you aware of the Primary Health Care Provider Team in your community? Answered: 147 Skipped: 13

Yes

No

26.2%

73.8%

28. Can we contact you to discuss your ideas to improve the health & wellness in your

community. Answered: 149 Skipped: 11

Yes

No

don't watch that carefully when driving

Would be nice if they put the trail in that they have been talking about for years

Poor sidewalks x 2

All dirt roads and the sidewalks are crumbling and unsafe.

need more sidewalk that are useable all year round

26. Are you interested in health care issues in your community?

Answer Options Not Interested Interested

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skipped question 11


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up by team members.

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Community Wellness Report 2015 - Kelsey Trail Health … · · 2015-12-07Community Wellness Report 2015 Carrot River/Arborfield/Zenon Park ... coping skills, housing and lifestyle