When participants look at their communities, the following websites related to health care have been recommended as resources:
The Internet (and your local phone book) can lead you to organizations that deal with diseases and conditions which may affect you and your body. A few examples include:
They will likely have information on your local community that can be helpful in determining the needs locally.
In terms of health planning, an important resource is the Kansas Department of Health and Environment web page at http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/index.html. Particularly useful to smaller communities may be the Office of Local and Rural Health located at http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/olrh
The Kansas Life Project is assisting individuals and communities look at how end-of-life care is handled. They are looking at how pain is handled, often an overlooked issue. To learn more about the Project and their work, go to http://www.lifeproject.org
Ask your local health department, local hospitals and other medical facilities,
health professionals, and your public library for help as well!