Our Vision - Healthy People

Did you miss the public release?  

2017 Ottawa County Youth Assessment Survey
Full Report  I  Infographic Summary  I  Special Topics

Here's what attendees had to say:

• Suicidal behaviors and depression were the top two most concerning topics discussed. "Teens overall are more depressed and more likely to think about or complete suicide."
• The most positive or encouraging information attendees found was substance use is decreasing, there is more family/parent involvement and fewer teens are having sex. "We have a large number of involved and supportive parents in Ottawa County."
• The YAS results will be used for strategic planning, developing new programs, enhancing existing programs, community presentations, applying for grants and collaborating with other community organizations. 
  
  

See previous YAS reports at www.miOttawa.org/YASreports.

Contacts:

Kristina Wieghmink, Communications Specialist
Ottawa County Department of Public Health
(616) 494-5597 or kwieghmink@miottawa.org

Marcia Mansaray, Epidemiologist
Ottawa County Department of Public Health
(616) 494-5598 or mmansaray@miottawa.org

Our team at the Ottawa County Department of Public Health exemplifies equity, integrity and excellence. Our vision is for healthy people. We work with our community to help assure conditions that promote and protect health. We are dedicated to preventing diseases and providing evidence-based public health programs and services. Public health has a vital role in all of our lives. It empowers communities with the necessary resources, knowledge and opportunities to make lasting change.

To learn more, visit www.miOttawa.org/miHealth or check out what we’ve been doing at www.miOttawa.org/AnnualHealthReports.

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