New survey aims to address health needs in High Point

High Point residents are being asked to weigh in on the community's most pressing health and wellness issues. 

As part of a strategic planning process, several community organizations have teamed up to release a survey seeking input on how they can best address overall health and health care issues in the region.

The survey was launched by The Foundation for a Healthy High Point in partnership with the UNC Greensboro Center for Housing and Community Studies.

The questions relate to social determinants of health, access to health care resources, and related topics.

Curtis Holloman is executive director of The Foundation for a Healthy High Point, which funds health initiatives across the greater High Point region that also encompasses Jamestown, Archdale and Trinity. Holloman says the foundation is seeking the public's input to best determine the community's most pressing priorities. The survey is also meant to open a window into the causes of health inequities.

According to a news release, the area has seen low birth weight and high infant mortality rates among Black residents. Chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma have also been linked to health care access and neighborhood conditions.

The survey is open to all greater High Point residents until February 1.