In an effort to improve health care in rural communities, Sampson Regional Medical Center leaders are reaching out to the community, urging residents to share their thoughts on needs, barriers to care and opportunities to improve.
Those who live or work in Sampson County are encouraged to take the survey, which must be completed by Monday, July 20.
The survey can be found at Region 5 (Sampson County): https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50607459/North-Carolina-ROOTS-Survey-Region-5
The survey is confidential and takes less than five minutes to complete.
“Meaningful improvements in rural health care begin by listening to the communities we serve,” stressed SRMC CEO Dr. Shawn Howerton in encouraging residents to participate in the survey.
“This survey gives residents a direct voice in identifying the needs and priorities that will help guide future investments and strengthen health care across our region.”
By taking the survey, hospital officials said community members will have the opportunity to “shape the future of health care in rural North Carolina.”
North Carolina received a “historic” investment of $213 million to transform rural health, and as part of this effort to improve health care in rural communities across North Carolina, NC ROOTS initiated the survey to identify local health care needs, barriers to care, and opportunities for improvement.
The survey will help identify:
• The greatest health care needs in the community
• Gaps in services and resources
• Barriers that make it difficult to access care
• Opportunities to improve health and quality of life
Community feedback, hospital officials said, will help guide future planning and investments that can make a lasting difference for the Sampson community.
“The more voices that are heard, the stronger the vision, and the better the solutions will be,” leaders remarked.
Surveys should be completed by July 20, and those taking the survey are encouraged to consider sharing it with family, friends, and coworkers.
Every voice matters, Howerton stressed.