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Mental health tops list of concerns for RBC

RBC has highest recorded per-capita suicide rate in the state, nearly triple average

Public Health Department staff shared preliminary data gathered as part of a Community Health Assessment Plan (CHAP) the department is required to complete every five years. Based on more than 350 responses, RBC residents feel the top strengths of the community are:

  • small town feel
  • public lands
  • safe community
  • open spaces

By LUCAS TURNER | [email protected]om

The top health-related concerns in…