Healthy Petaluma Launches Community Health Survey to Guide $10M Investment in Women's and Girls' Health Needs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PETALUMA, CALIF., MARCH 20, 2025 – Healthy Petaluma District and Foundation announces the launch of a comprehensive 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 aged 13 and up 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 five-minute survey aims to gather essential insights that will help shape current and future programs and services for women and girls in the community. Available in both English and Spanish, the survey can be easily accessed through Healthy Petaluma’s website (healthypetaluma.org), ensuring a simple and convenient participation process. The survey will stay open until the end of the day on April 11, 2025.
To participate in the survey, individuals must:
● Identify as a woman and be at least 13 years old
● Reside in Petaluma, Penngrove, or Cotati
The results of this survey will directly influence Healthy Petaluma's priorities as we invest in and support women's and girls' programs and services in the area. All responses are anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of improving community health and well-being.
About Healthy Petaluma District and Foundation
Healthy Petaluma District, formerly the Petaluma Health Care District, a community-owned and operated special district, and Healthy Petaluma Foundation, a 501(c)(3) 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. Their mission is to foster a healthier community and equitable access to comprehensive health and wellness services. The District has ensured access to local acute care and emergency services and has served southern Sonoma County’s health and wellness needs since 1946. For more information, visit healthypetaluma.org, and follow Healthy Petaluma on Facebook and Instagram.