A compilation of all services the county offers for alcohol/drug abuses, ACEs, and mental health services. Information contains distances to get there, the contact information, hours of operation, and the languages spoken in the facility. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]
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The Adams County Department of Health and Human Services has identified a need for finding funding and grant opportunities allocated for health promotion. After identifying gaps and priorities in the county’s Community Health Improvement Plan and Community Health Assessment, three problems areas have been identified as a top priority: Alcohol and Other Drug Related Abuse, […]
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The proposed project is the construction of a new municipal facility for the Village of Marshall as the current building is not enough space for the current amount of Village staff to be housed. The current facility houses the Village Clerk, police department, village president, community voting, and much more. The proposed project will include […]
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According to the 2020 County Health Rankings, Adams County ranks 70th among 72 Wisconsin counties for quality of life, meaning Adams County residents experience poorer mental and physical health days more frequently compared to the average Wisconsin resident. Currently, the Be Healthy Adams County coalition led by the Adams County Health and Human Services Department […]
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The County Health Rankings (2018) show that Adams County has the third highest rates of child neglect and abuse in Wisconsin. The root cause of of child abuse and neglect vary, but in talking with community partners and researching primary evidence, we have hypothesized three main causes in Adams County: lack of access to primary […]
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The most recent Community Health Needs Assessment in Adams County found that 33% of adults are considered obese. Obesity became a major goal of the current Community Health Improvement Plan. There are a variety of reasons for the high obesity rate including lack of access to fresh foods, no designated indoor physical activity space, and […]
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In the most recent Community Health Improvement Plan, Adams County (2017) identified access to healthcare as one of the major issues facing the community. The lack of resources and education surrounding healthcare in this 100% rural county has negatively affected the overall health of its citizens. Lack of access to healthcare and funding poses barriers […]
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Adams County is a rural community located in central Wisconsin. The largest industriesin this county are agriculture and tourism. The county has identified Housing for Sober Living asa priority for residents, as many people with substance abuse disorders also experiencesignificant housing insecurity. Three potential interventions to address housing for sober livinghave been identified: the Oxford […]
According to the 2017-2022 Adams County Community Health Improvement Plan(CHIP) and local public health experts, health equity awareness is an identified priority healtharea central to increasing community engagement with public health initiatives and policies(Adams County Community Health Improvement Plan 2017-2022, 2017). This paper will outlinetwo proposals including an example of a social media-based and an […]
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According to the 2016 Wisconsin County Health Rankings data, there are approximately 3 primary care physicians per 10,000 people in Adams County compared to more than 8 primary care physicians per 10,000 people in the state of Wisconsin. This statistic emphasizes the need for improving access to healthcare, a priority shared by the Adams County […]