Community Survey Launched By Healthy Petaluma

PETALUMA, CA—Healthy Petaluma District and Foundation announced the launch Thursday of a community health survey aimed at understanding and addressing the health needs of women and girls in southern Sonoma County.

The organization invites women and girls 13 and older from Petaluma, Penngrove and Cotati to participate in this important initiative.

“We negotiated and secured $10 million from Providence following the closure of Petaluma Valley Hospital’s Family Birthing Center, and we are committed to investing these funds in programs and services that benefit the health of women and girls,” said Ramona Faith, CEO of Healthy Petaluma. "In addition to consulting with our community partners and healthcare providers, we want to hear directly from our community. This survey will provide valuable insights to ensure that our investment aligns with the actual needs of those we serve."

The brief survey offered in English and Spanish aims to gather essential insights that will help shape current and future programs and services for women and girls in the community, the organization said. The survey can be accessed through the Healthy Petaluma website until the end of the day Friday, April 11.

To participate, one must identify as a woman, be at least 13 years old and reside in Petaluma, Penngrove or Cotati.

The results of the survey will directly influence Healthy Petaluma's priorities as it invests in and support women's and girls' programs and services in the area. All responses are anonymous and will be used solely for improving community health and well-being, according to Healthy Petaluma.

Healthy Petaluma, formerly the Petaluma Health Care District, a community-owned and operated special district, and Healthy Petaluma Foundation, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, are both dedicated to improving the health and well-being of southern Sonoma County through leadership, advocacy, support, partnerships and education.