Healthy Hays County
Action through planning
Healthy Hays County
Action through planning
Overview of MAPP 2.0 Assessments
The MAPP process has three assessments: the Community Status Assessment, Community Context Assessment, and Community Partner Assessment.
Community Status Assessment
Community Context Assessment
Community Context Assessment
compiles quantitative data regarding the health conditions within the community by gathering information on health status, quality of life, and risk factors through quantitative measures.
Community Context Assessment
Community Context Assessment
Community Context Assessment
aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the community in which the health improvement plan is being developed. This includes exploring the community’s demographics, social determinants of health, economic factors, cultural dynamics, forces of change, and other contextual factors that influence health outcomes.
Community Partner Assessment
Community Context Assessment
Community Partner Assessment
is a strategic process that identifies and engages key stakeholders, assesses their capacities and resources, explores collaboration opportunities, and establishes partnerships to foster collective efforts towards improving the health and well-being of the community.
Priority Areas
Affordable Healthcare
Mental Health Services
Affordable Healthcare
Affordable Housing
Mental Health Services
Affordable Healthcare
Transportation
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services
Cost of Living
Equity in Healthcare
Cost of Living
Infrastructure
Equity in Healthcare
Cost of Living
Equity in Healthcare
Equity in Healthcare
Equity in Healthcare
Recreation and Parks
Equity in Healthcare
Equity in Healthcare
Services for Seniors and Low Income Families
Services for Seniors and Low Income Families
Services for Seniors and Low Income Families
Better Access to Specialized Services
Services for Seniors and Low Income Families
Services for Seniors and Low Income Families
Community Strengths and Assets
- Hays Networking Groups
- Dunbar Heritage Association & Calaboose African American History Museum
- Hays County Interagency Group of Nonprofits
- Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center
- Community Action, WIC, Head Start
- Disability Awareness Expo
- Homeless Coalition of Hays County
- Chambers of Commerce
- Texas State University
- Austin Community College
- Local Government and Invested Representatives
- Small Businesses
- Civic Organizations
- Neighborhood Commissions, Council of Neighborhood Associations, and Community Events
- School Districts
- Hospitals
- Downtown Associations
- Faith-based organizations
- Local and Community Clinics
- Pet Resource Centers
- Libraries
Built Environment
Resource Map
Healthcare Access
Healthcare Access
A detailed map of resources in the Built Environment was created with the input of the Steering Committee and through web-based research. Resources include arts and culture, parks, emergency services, schools, healthcare, libraries, recreation and sports facilities, houses of worship, nonprofits, and other services.
Healthcare Access
Healthcare Access
Healthcare Access
Most healthcare providers are located in the most populous cities of Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos. Residents living outside of these areas face challenges getting to the care they need.
Access to Food
Access to Food
Access to Food
Highlighted areas show census tracts that are low income and have low access to grocery stores. Low access is defined as where more than 100 housing units that do not have a vehicle and that are more than 1⁄2 mile from the nearest supermarket.
Walkability
Access to Food
Access to Food
According to the National Walkability Index, only a few census tracts surrounding San Marcos have a “Above Average Walkable” score (in green). The majority of Hays County census tracts are either rated “Least Walkable” ( in orange) or “Below Average Walkable” (in yellow).
Healthcare
Economy and Housing
Population Growth
Population Growth
Economy and Housing
Population Growth
Economy and Housing
Economy and Housing
Economy and Housing
Infrastructure
Local Government
Economy and Housing
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Equity
Local Government
Local Government
Leaders speak the language of target populations
Collaboration with other community organizations to reach target populations
Successful engagement and support for target communities
Successful engagement and support for target communities
Collaboration with other community organizations to reach target populations
Successful engagement and support for target communities
Collaboration with other community organizations to reach target populations
Collaboration with other community organizations to reach target populations
Collaboration with other community organizations to reach target populations
Leadership development within target populations
Collaboration with other community organizations to reach target populations
Collaboration with other community organizations to reach target populations
Cross-Cutting Themes
Four overarching themes emerged across the results of the MAPP assessments. These key issues were highlighted throughout the visioning session, stakeholder interviews, community surveys, and steering committee assessments, brainstorming sessions, and discussions. These themes reflect high-level strategy areas that, if addressed, will impact many of the health needs and concerns identified through the MAPP process.
Healthy Hays Coalition will address this through the Community Health Improvement Plan, and we welcome you to join us by contacting Matthew Gonzales, Local Health Department Manager at matthew.gonzales@co.hays.tx.us.
