Cleveland Health Survey
The Cleveland Health Survey represents a collaborative effort between the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Department of Public Health. The Cleveland Health Survey (CHS) will provide insight into the health and wellbeing of Cleveland residents from each Cleveland neighborhood. This information is intended to guide the development and tailoring of programs, policies, and resources to better serve the health needs of the community.
About the Cleveland Health Survey
The Cleveland Health Survey is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The BRFSS is the nation’s premier health survey collected among about 400,000 people in the U.S. each year. This annual phone-based survey collects information about health risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services across various localities, states, and territories.
The BRFSS in Cleveland was last conducted by the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods in 2015 highlighting an urgent need for more current information about today’s post-pandemic era. The Cleveland Health Survey is a modified version of the national BRFSS which allows the survey to be done both online and over the phone.
Between November and December 2024, we are seeking to survey 1,326 Cleveland residents representing each of Cleveland’s unique neighborhoods and is available in both English and Spanish. Those who complete the survey will have an option to enter a weekly raffle to win $50 where the chances of winning are 1 in 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I take the survey?
You can click the link above to go to the survey portal. You will first be asked a few questions to make sure you are eligible to complete the survey. Please note that only one member per household can complete the survey. The survey takes about 20-25 minutes to complete online.
You may also choose to do the survey over the phone. Our survey line is 216-368-2732 and operators are available to receive your calls between the hours of 8am and 8pm Monday through Friday.
I received a postcard in the mail. What is this?
If you received a postcard, it means that your address was randomly chosen from your neighborhood. Through random selection, residents from each neighborhood will have the same chances to participate in the survey. If you heard about this survey from someone else, you can still choose to participate to help us understand the key health issues that impact your community.
Why didn’t I receive a postcard in the mail?
If you did not receive a postcard in the mail it means that your address was not randomly chosen. Postcards will be sent in batches every week between November 18th, 2024. If you did not receive a postcard, you may still receive one in the coming weeks. However, you can still volunteer to complete the survey without a postcard.
What do I get if I participate?
Individuals who participate in the survey will be randomly selected to receive a $50 check which will be sent to their Cleveland address. Among those who complete the survey, the chances of being selected to receive $50 are 1 in 10. Drawings will be held weekly beginning the week of November 25th.
How does it work?
The Cleveland Health Survey uses random, address-based sampling with an option to complete a web-based survey or to over the phone. About 100,000 Cleveland residents, representing each of Cleveland’s unique neighborhoods, will receive a postcard though some people may hear about the survey through word-of-mouth and volunteer to complete the survey.
I have more questions, who can I contact?
We can be reached through email clehealthsurvey@case.edu, by calling the survey line or by calling the project director, Dr. Stephanie Pike Moore at 216-368-1918.
Our Collaborators
Support for the Cleveland Health Survey comes from:
