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A Needs Assessment for Montgomery County

1. Executive Summary { pdf file }
   (16 page summary of the major findings and recommendations)

2. Full report { pdf file }
   (115 page full report including the statistical analysis, qualitative analysis and recommendations)

3. Appendices
   (Supplemental materials that include: (1) a  reviews of prior assessments related to Montgomery County,  (2) A review of strategies for improving the health and quality of life of a population, (3) Regional Arts and Cultural Resources (4) Demographics, (5) Health Statistics, (6) School Statistics, (7) Criminal Justice Statistics (8) Methodological Guide to Updating the Statistics Appearing in the Report)
4. Regional Reports (A sub area analysis of the County's five regions)

• North Penn Collaborative Presentation, November 20, 2006
• Map of the Montgomery County Regions (gif file)
• Western Region Report (pdf file) | (download map)
• North Penn Regional Report (pdf file) | (download map)
• Eastern Regional Report (pdf file) | (download map)
• Central Regional Report (pdf file) | (download map)
• Southeast Regional Report (pdf file) | (download map)

5. Main Report Map Files (PNG Image)

• Percent Population under 200% Poverty Level
• Protected Land
• Flood Plain Land
• Land Covered Impervious Surface
• Airborne Risk
• Hazardous Waste Handlers
• Facilities Releasing Chemicals
• Arts and Cultural Organizations
• Schools with Certified Music and Arts
• Library Circulation
• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• Primary Care Practitioners
• Medical Specialists
• Fed Shortage Areas

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The project was sponsored by the Independence Foundation, Merck and Company, Inc., Montgomery County Foundation, Inc., Montgomery County Human Services Administration, North Penn United Way, North Penn Community Health Foundation, The Phoenixville Community health Foundation, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and United Way of Western Montgomery County.

It was a pleasure to work with this group and all those in Montgomery County who assisted us.  If you have any questions about the reports, please contact me.

David Barton Smith, Ph.D.
Project Director and Professor
Department of Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management
David.Smith@Temple.edu