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Community Assessment Project
Gore, Oklahoma is like any small town. Located in the Eastern part of the state it is known for the tremendous amounts of fishing and outdoor activities. The city currently has a median age of 46 years old. It has a total of 496 males and 454 females. However, like all areas, the city is facing considerable challenges related to the health of the community. To fully understand what is happening requires focusing on evaluating its health status and the current / future needs for planning. Together, these elements will illustrate the trends inside the community and the best way to address them. ("Gore Oklahoma," 2014) ("Town of Gore," 2014)
The Health Status of Gore, Oklahoma
The health statistics of Gore are showing how they are mirroring the same kinds of trends impacting the state and the nation when it comes to obesity rates. In this case, 30% of the population falls into this category. This is because, there are limited areas for individuals to engage in physical activities and the most basic healthcare services are provided. ("Overweight and Obesity Rates," 2014)
However, the city is known for having higher amounts of cancer. This is because the Sequoyah Fuels Corporation is located nearby and several accidents have occurred. These issues are problematic, as they increase the average rates of respiratory diseases and cancers. Since 1970, there have been a total...
The result is that cancer rates and respiratory illnesses are double in comparison with the state and the national average. (Brugge, 2007)
These issues are problematic, as the hospital was unable to deal with the underlying challenges from the release of radiation. Evidence this can be seen in a report from the National Institute of Health which says, "Sequoyah Fuels Corporation had not arranged in advance with Sequoyah Memorial Hospital to treat workers in such an emergency. After Harrison inhaled hydrofluoric acid, he was driven 13 km to a nursing home for a canister of oxygen before he was taken to Sequoyah Memorial Hospital, which was 18 km away. However, Memorial Hospital was unequipped to treat Harrison and sent him to a larger hospital, Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas, another 34 km away. Harrison died at 3:00 PM, soon after arriving at the emergency room at Sparks Regional Medical Center. Sequoyah Fuels Corporation had not arranged in advance with Sequoyah Memorial Hospital to treat workers in such an emergency. After Harrison inhaled hydrofluoric acid, he was driven 13 km to a nursing home for a canister of oxygen before he was taken to Sequoyah Memorial Hospital, which was 18 km away. However, Memorial Hospital was unequipped to treat Harrison and sent him to a larger hospital, Sparks Regional Medical Center…
References
Gore Oklahoma. (2014). City Data. Retrieved from: http://www.city-data.com/city/Gore-Oklahoma.html
Overweight and Obesity Rates. (2014). KFR. Retrieved from: http://kff.org/other/state-indicator/adult-overweightobesity-rate-by-re/
Town of Gore. (2014). Town of Gore. Retrieved from: http://townofgore.com/
Brugge, D. (2007). The Sequoyah Corporation Fuels Release. American Journal of Public Health, 97 (9), 1595 -- 1600.
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