Focusing on the West Town, Belmont Cragin,

Hermosa, Logan Square and Humboldt Park

neighborhoods of Chicago

2013

Community Health Needs Assessment

Block by Block

Block Club Federation

Casa Central

CeaseFire Chicago

Health Care Alternative Systems, Inc.

Healthy Schools Campaign

Logan Square Neighborhood Association

Maternity B.V.M. Parish and School

Near Northwest Neighborhood Network

Our Urban Times

Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

PrimeCare Community Health Center

Puerto Rican Cultural Center

St. Joseph Services

TSA Partners

Our partners.

This Community Health Needs Assessment is an

overview of the health status of those who live in

the Belmont Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Logan

Square and West Town neighborhoods of Chicago.

A collaborative team of community stakeholders—

from social service agencies to business leaders—

came together to gather and analyze health-related

information, identify the most pressing needs and

pinpoint ways to make improvements. Please turn to

page 15 to learn more about this process.

Based on the committee’s extensive research

and review of available data, the following themes

surfaced as the highest priority health needs for

this community:

+ Safety, Violence, Jobs, Education

+ Mental Health & Substance Abuse

+ Obesity & Diabetes:

Prevention & Management

+ Health Literacy

Economic Disparities & Language Barriers will be

addressed throughout all priorities and strategies.

+ Call 877.737.INFO (877.737.4636)

+ Email community@presencehealth.org

+ Visit presencehealth.org/community

Get involved.Find out how to volunteer to help strengthen the community.

Be in the know.

Facts & Findings.

60% of residents are

Hispanic/Latino

Nearly half of Humboldt Park’s

children live in poverty

1 in 2 ER outpatients

are on Medicaid

1 in 4 residents are

uninsured

All areas but West Town have a

shortage of primary care

doctors

Cancer and heart disease are the leading causes of death

1 in 5 residents

smoke

34% suffer from

obesity

1 in 4 people in

Humboldt Park suffer from

food insecurity

Here is a snapshot of some of the key factors affecting the health and well-being of the Belmont Cragin, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Logan Square & West Town neighborhoods—the Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center service area.

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315,103Total population in 2010

Humboldt Park has the lowest household income, the highest poverty rate and the highest percentage of children living in poverty. All areas had poverty rates above the national average.

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Access to care.

1 in 5 people use the ER as their primary source of health care.Nearly half of survey respondents say that their

immediate family goes to a doctor’s office for a

medical health problem, but over 20% said they

go to the ER. An additional 20% said that they

receive care at community clinics. Logan Square

and Humboldt Park had the highest percentage

(27%) using the ER, while West Town had the

highest percentage (49%) indicating that they

seek care at a doctor’s office.

Illinois Public Health Institute and Presence Health Community Survey

Where do members of your immediate family go when they have a medical health problem?

Private Doctor’s Office

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Chicago has a higher than average number of uninsured people at almost 20% compared to 15% nationwide.

In the Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center service area, 27% are uninsured.

What kind of health insurance do you have?

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20.8% ER

There is a shortage of primary care physicians in all areas. In West Town the shortage is only among low-income residents.

Belmont Cragin, Hermosa and Logan Square lack mental health services for low-income residents, while Humboldt Park and West Town have a shortage for all residents.

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What’s preventing people from receiving care?

Where does the community come up short?

1 in 5 felt that cost prevented them from seeing a doctor.

13% said that there were no providers available based on their insurance or lack thereof.

There is a disparity of Medicaid enrollment from just 6% in West Town to 47% in Humboldt Park.

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But unlike the rest of the country, diabetes

is among the top 5 causes of death. Of note,

Humboldt Park has unusually high rates of

cancer and unintentional injury.

Cancer and heart disease are the top two causes of death, both here and in the U.S. Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL) defines what is

killing residents prematurely and can help determine

prevention efforts. This measure shows the severe

burden of homicide, unintentional injury and the

effects of firearms—especially in Humboldt Park.

Causes of early death.

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Suicide rates in all areas are well below U.S. averages.

Humboldt Park has a very high rate of annual HIV infection, above the city and U.S. rate.The annual rate indicates new cases per year and prevalence

shows how many individuals are living with HIV. With newer

treatments, people are living much longer, so a high prevalence

rate may indicate a high risk for infection, but may also signify

success, in that people are getting the treatment they need.

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Suicide rate per 100,000 (age-adjusted)

Status of our health. (continued)

The teen birth rate has gone down substantially, although all areas are still above the U.S.

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Almost 20% of people in the Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center service area have been told they have asthma, more than the city, state and country.

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More than 1 in 3 are obese, compared to more than 1 in 4 nationally.

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Both Humboldt Park and West Town have higher rates of mental health admission than Chicago overall.

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25% get no exercise in a normal week and fewer than 1 in 10 get the recommended 30 minutes per day.

5 servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended daily, yet only 15% said they ate more than 1 a day.

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Health & behavior.

About 1/3 of the people in the area are considered at risk for binge drinking.

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Humboldt Park has the highest rate of admission for substance abuse and drugs in the area—triple the Chicago average.

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Despite crime rates that are slightly lower than citywide rates, 10% of Chicago’s drug-related and violent crime occurs in the service area.

Homelessness is a major challenge.Although exact numbers are difficult to confirm, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

estimates over 100,000 Chicagoans were homeless during the 2011-12 school year.

Barriers to health.

This means that thousands either do not have

enough to eat or don’t know where their next

meal is coming from.

1 in 4 people in Humboldt Park suffer from food insecurity and all areas have rates equal to or higher than the U.S.

Crime data, 2011 per 100,000 residents

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Measuring our health.This Community Health Needs Assessment is the result

of a partnership between Presence Health, the Illinois

Public Health Institute and a diverse group of community

organizations and local leaders. In July 2012, a Steering

Committee was created to address the overall goal of

improving the health and well-being of the community

with a special focus on the needs of the most vulnerable.

The Committee examined a wide range of factors that

impact health, from the causes of disease and death to

income and unemployment rates. Statistics came from

sources like the U.S. Census and the City of Chicago.

Direct input from residents was also obtained through

a community survey that explored perceptions about

quality of life and barriers to health. Gaps in services

were identified and prioritized needs were determined

(see page 2).

Taking action.Based on these priorities, Action Teams were formed to

develop goals and objectives that build from existing efforts

in the community. The result is targeted action plans that

help place resources where they are most needed and can

be the most effective. The Steering Committee will continue

to provide support and oversight of these plans as part of a

long term, comprehensive effort for improvement.

Read more. Visit presencehealth.org/community to get the whole story

of the Community Health Needs Assessment and view the

full Community Health Profile and Community Input Reports.

Residents who pay more than 30% of

their income on housing are considered

cost burdened.

Almost 50% of residents in all areas are cost burdened by housing, 70% in Humboldt Park.

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