Haxtun Health engages community regarding services to be offered at Old Smith Hardware

Haxtun Health has been working diligently to gather information, assess and evaluate the building and work toward developing a plan for the Old Smith Hardware location that the District recently purchased.

One of the primary goals Haxtun Health wanted to accomplish was to engage the community on what they would potentially like to see happen with the location. Recently, Haxtun Health put out an electronic survey and received an overwhelming response from the community from all age demographics. Three questions were posed to the community: 1. What Medical Services, if any would you like to see in the space. 2. What Wellness Services, if any, would you like to see in the space. 3. What Retail Services, if any, would you like to see in the space.

The results of the survey were as follows:

Medical Services: Specialty Care, walk-in care clinic and physical therapy services were on the top of the list from community members.

Wellness Services: An expanded Physical Therapy department was a top priority. Thirty-six of those respondents who referenced Physical Therapy specifically mentioned some type of group fitness space and equipment.

Retail Services: Healthy and quick foods and a Bistro type setting ranked high. Retail Pharmacy was also a leader in this category although it's important to note that Pharmacy was mentioned numerous times under the other questions as well.

Final plans for the location have not been determined yet and Haxtun Health plans to continue to develop ideas regarding the location. Not only do those plans involve what services will be offered at the location but funding will also be a determining factor in what happens. Once a plan is developed, Haxtun Health plans to pursue grant dollars and other sources of wellness related funding that will fund the overall revitalization of that location.