1. What is the demographic background of the community (Near West Side)?
– Race and ethnicity
– Gender
– Age
(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
2. What is the socio-economic background of the community (Near West Side)?
– Household income
– Educational level attainment
– Employment/unemployment levels
– Home ownership
(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
3. What are the major health problems in the community (Near West Side)?
– What are the top 3 causes of death in the community?
– What are the top 3 health problems (morbidity) in the community?
(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
4. What are the assets in the community (Near West Side)?
– Public Health
– Social
– Physical
(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
5. What is lacking in the community (Near West Side)?
– Health/Public Health
– Social/Economic
(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
6. Community Trends in Near West Side
– Housing prices/trends
– School ratings
– Point of interest in the community
– Crime Statistics
(Compare it to over-all in the state of Illinois)
7. Organization serving the health/social issues of this community (Near West Side)
– Identify the organization, share its mission, history, and target population