If you have questions or concerns about health issues in St Joseph, the Health Department wants to hear from you.

The St. Joseph Health Department is hosting a series of focus groups to learn how to make our community a healthier place to live. Buchanan County residents, 18 years of age or older, interested in offering feedback on health programs are encouraged to participate.

Refreshments will be served during the 45 minute sessions.

“The focus groups are designed to tell us what is important to the community as we develop new programs and evaluate ongoing strategies to address public health needs in St. Joseph,” Health Director Debra Bradley said.

“Our department has always been open to suggestions from the community; focus groups are an organized way to gather feedback. This is the first time we have used focus groups to gather community assessment information, and we look forward to hearing directly from the public.”

To learn more about the focus groups, call the Community Health Division at 816-236-1491, or attend one of the sessions for more information.

Focus Group Schedule:
Monday, December 9 – 9:30am-10:15am
Joyce Ray Patterson Senior Center, 100 South 10th St.

Monday, December 9 – 11:45am – 12:30pm
Bartlett Center, 409 South 18th St.

Tuesday, December 10 – 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Wesley Center, 200 Cherokee St.

Wednesday, December 11 – 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Patee Market Health Center, 904 South 10th St.

Thursday, December 12 – 4:00pm – 4:45pm –
Washington Park Library, 1821 North 3rd St.

Thursday, December 12 – 6:30pm -7:15pm
East Hills Library, 502 North Woodbine Rd.