I. Introduction
The community I’ve chosen to assess in this paper is Suffield, Connecticut. I have picked this place to study because it is the town that has shaped me for 15 years of my life. I found interest in researching it further while learning about community health regulations and concerns during lecture. I feel as though I am equipped with the tools and insight to relay the best and most accurate information regarding how the community functions in this area. It is important, especially as a nursing student, to gain awareness of a community health system and the role it plays, to better serve the people who live in it. I have completed my research of the town of Suffield, with the help of the Internet to provide a thorough evaluation of the town and its measures to maintain a safe environment. Along with objective facts, I have implemented the assessments of my own experiences through my interactions with other fellow residents, observations of the public areas, and even with my attendance of public-school education. Through this study, I hope to find a greater understanding and appreciation of the role of community health and all that it does to sustain the health of a population.
Suffield is a quaint town in New England that sits on the northern central border of Connecticut and Massachusetts. It is the home for about 15,698 residents. Suffield is known for its exceptional public-school systems and its safe, family-oriented environment. Established in the 1600’s, Suffield treasures its historical roots and small-town appeal, yet is continuing to grow and evolve as more families move to this area.
II. Place
a. Describe the community. Where is it?
Suffield, Connecticut is a small, suburban and residential town in northern central Connecticut and is located in Hartford county. Suffield was originally known as “Southfield” in the early 17th century and was actually incorporated as a town first in the state of Massachusetts in March of 1682. It was then annexed by Connecticut in 1749 and remains there today. Suffield, CT encompasses 43 square miles. Its location is on the west bank of the Connecticut river, and includes both flat and mountainous regions. It is known for its close commute to the capital, Hartford, which is 16 miles north, and 8 miles south of the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. It’s also minutes away from Bradley International Airport. The town itself is founded on rural farm-town values and is the home of many families.
b. Open areas (play and park areas), undeveloped space (vacant lots, etc.)?
Suffield, CT is known for its open and vast farm land, but also for its growth in construction of new neighborhoods and developments. Open areas and parks are near schools and include playgrounds, tennis courts and basketball courts, even fixed with lights which promote and encourage community building in the evenings. I can recall countless times during my high school years going to the courts to play a game of night tennis with my friends. Other parks include: Stony Brooke Park and Sunrise Park, both located on the mountainous west side of Suffield that offer hiking trails, cross country skiing, fishing and camping. There are local, paved bike trails that stretch 4-5 miles long and run alongside the water and historic canals. Most underdeveloped space is being quickly overturned and built with houses for middle to higher class families. The town of Suffield, however, is making steps toward protecting their remaining productive farmland. There is approximately 2,100 acres of farmland that is protected under the 1999 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). Its goal is “to reserve and conserve enough land so that, forever after, a minimum of 55 percent of the residentially zoned land in Town will be permanently protected open space.” Family farms are scattered across the town that offer produce co-op’s for customers during the summer months, while other industrial farms grow tobacco for the industry.
c. Residential space – multiple or single family, note condition
Most housing in Suffield, CT is for single family homes that make up about 84% of the total housing units (4,840 approximately), while townhomes make up 7.4%, small apartment buildings 4.0%, apartment complexes 4.4%, mobile homes 0.2%. Out of the single-family homes, 20.1% are 2-bedroom, 43.1% are 3-bedroom and 26.6% are 4-bedroom. Main Street is the heart of the town, and is lined with homes built in the 1900’s. These homes add richness and history to the town, giving it its New England feel. The condition of homes in Suffield is above average – the lawns are manicured, and the landscaping is kept. The housing lots are bigger than normal and include either a spacious front yard or backyard. Most Suffield homes have a minimum of a two-door garage as well as longer driveways to fit all resident vehicles. There is no street parking observed, even on the side streets.
d. Commercial space – go into stores, note prices, atmosphere, selection of goods
Suffield is not advertised for its commercial space, in fact most people will leave town and cross the bridge and over the Connecticut River to Enfield to do most of their shopping. The few stores that are in town are: Highland Park Market, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, CVS and other family owned restaurants like Suffield Pizza and Wilma’s Scoop Du Jour, a popular ice cream shop. Most of the revenue that contributes to the town’s expenses come from the jail (which will be talked about later in this paper) which is located in Suffield, and therefore commercial stores are not a necessity to function. Suffield is quaint in nature and is shown through its lack of big commercial companies.
Highland Park Market is the only store that sells groceries and has a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, a deli with prepared foods, and a meat department. Because of its location and access to residents and convenience, prices are a little higher than a chain supermarket. Highland Park Market hires many high school students to work as cashiers, baggers and even deli clerks. From my own personal experience, Highland Park Market is the hub of the town and there is always someone that you know inside.
e. What about street and road conditions? Public transportation?
Most of the main roads are newly paved, there are even walking signals on major roads to ensure pedestrian safety. Due to cold weather and snow, it causes pre-existing potholes to get bigger and bigger before they can be repaired in the spring. Driving through the town, I noticed how the back roads were patchy and looked like they have been fixed several times. Before my research on the Town of Suffield’s website, I was not aware of any public transportation that was offered because I rarely ever see buses or taxi’s around town. The mini bus is “available to Suffield residents 60 years of age or older; or individuals with a disability 18 years of age or older.” Transportation is provided for events such as: medical appointments, hairdresser, errands in town, grocery shopping, Enfield mall shopping, Enfield Adult Rehabilitation Center, Suffield Senior Center Programs. The mini bus is maintained through donations and requests 35 dollars for singles, and 50 dollars for couples annually.
Residents of Suffield travel mostly by car. There is not much traffic, even in the center of town, besides afterschool hours. Teenagers are seen with their own cars driving to school after they get their license. When the weather is nice, there are people walking and/or biking around town with pets and children. There are no bus stations present.
f. Signs of decay: Does this neighborhood seem to be on the way up or down? How did you decide this?
Suffield seems to be “on the way up” with new construction of neighborhoods and businesses as well as growing school systems. Many families settle in this town because of its safe environment and low crime rates. According to Suffield’s crime data analysis, it is predicted that Suffield is safer than 83% of U.S. cities. Reflecting on the chart below based data from 2016, there is a 0.58 chance that a civilian in Suffield will ever be faced with a violent crime. Property crimes are more common of the two, but still small in comparison to the national average and other surrounding towns.
III. People
a. What is the population estimation of your chosen community?
According to the 2017 U.S. Census, the population estimation of Suffield, CT in 2017 is 15,698.
b. Commons: Where do people seem to “hang out?” Who do you see there? Do these places seem open to strangers – or is there a sense of territoriality here?
There aren’t many places for people to hang out other than a couple of pubs/bars and restaurants that are found in town. Younger people usually crowd in the shopping plaza to grab a drink at Dunkin Donuts before or after school. However, there are no recreational buildings such as malls or movie theaters for people to spend time at. On Friday and Saturday nights, especially during September and October, the high school stands will be full of students, faculty and parents as they cheer on the boys and girls’ soccer teams, which is Suffield’s biggest sport. During the weekends, Bruce Park will be filled with people enjoying the outdoors. Farmer’s markets are hosted every Saturday morning on the town green. There are historical buildings located on both North and South Main Street that are open to the public to stroll through such as the Hatheway House and the Alexander King House.
c. Generally what sort of people do you see in this community?
There are many privileged people who live in Suffield who have nice homes and drive new cars. While attending public high school, teenagers would roll into the parking lot with their parents’ BMW’s or Ford F150’s. Growing up in the town, it was assumed that all families were financially stable, even though that is not the case. Poverty is not displayed the same way as in major cities. In Suffield, there are no homeless people on the streets, but if a family were to get evicted from their home, they would move to a cheaper surrounding town. There is an Emergency Aid Association in town that is available for families who are struggling but they must qualify for it.
d. Race: Do you see evidence of any particular race? What do you know about the race of this community?
The majority race in Suffield is White, measuring close to 81% of the population. Although there is not much diversity, there are still other races presented in Suffield, but in much smaller numbers. Black or African American is the second most popular race at 7.4%. Next, is Hispanic or Latino at 7.2%. Finally, Asian is 2.8% of the population.
e. Ethnicity: Any indication of any special ethnic groups, such as special food stores, language other than English, special schools and so on?
Because the population is overwhelmingly Caucasian, there are only a few representations of other ethnicities in the town, and mostly through food. Family owned restaurants that offer Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes are Cheng’s Gourmet, Pacifica Cuisine and Coco Thai Kitchen. Other restaurants in the area cater to Italian and New American like Zanto’s, Tosca Restaurant, Francesca’s Pizzeria, Three Figs and The Sunset Tavern.
There are no schools that are dedicated to any one specific language, however, language is incorporated into the curriculum in the public schools. Introduction of Spanish and French languages are introduced to students starting as early as third grade. About 87.2% of the population speaks English and only 6% speak Spanish.
f. Age/Gender: What conclusion can you make about the general ages of people, the gender of people you see?
The age breakdown within the town can be seen through the pie chart below. As you can see, the biggest age range is from 35 to 54 at 30.2%, followed by 5-17 at 15.3% and closely preceded by the 65+ community at 15.2%. The median age is about 41.8 years. I feel that this is an accurate depiction and further explains the values of a family-oriented community. Many grandparents have raised their children in the town, and now the parents are doing the same with their own children. The gender breakdown is presumed to be 55.6% male and 44.4% female.
g. Religion: Evidence of any particular religion, what denomination are the churches? Are the churches used other than for Sunday services?
Suffield cultivates a Christian community and is shown through the congregations that are built within the town. Upon further research, however, in 2010 religion statistics, about 50% of the population would define themselves as non-religious/not affiliated with any church. The most popular religion is Catholic at 31.1%, next being Mainline Protestant (8.2%) and Evangelical Protestant (5.7%). The most popular Catholic church in town is called Sacred Heart. Other than daily mass and other sacraments, the church is used for Knights of Columbus meetings, pastoral council meetings, youth groups gatherings, pot luck dinners for the community, fundraisers for school activities such as robotics. The Second Baptist Church hosts Boy Scout meetings, AA Music groups and Special needs fellowship. The First Church of Christ (right picture) is the illustrative church that is located in the center of town and is always seen lined with parked cars for their Sunday services. Part of the building is used for preschool day-care as well as AA meetings, Families Anonymous, and community activities such as ping pong and bingo night, and choir practice.
h. Politics: Do you see evidence of political activity? Any feeling for a predominate part affiliation?
New England is often stereotyped as a very liberal area, and Suffield follows in suit.
Based on the 2018 Midterm Elections, the Governor/Lieutenant Governor elected was Ned Lamont/Susan Bysiewicz (D), U.S Senate is Chris Murphy (D), U.S. Representative, District 2 is Joe Courtney (D), State Senate, District 7 is John Kissel (R), Secretary of the State is Denise Merrill (D), and Attorney General is William Tong (D). Most political positions are held Democrat in the state of Connecticut, and many Suffield residents are in agreement. During the 2016 Presidential Elections, 36% of Suffield’s registered voters voted for President Trump, while 59% voted for Hillary Clinton.
i. Where do people work? Any indication of type of occupations people pursue?
The most common occupation for men in Suffield includes: top executives, management jobs except farmers and farm managers, engineers, sales representatives, electrical equipment mechanics and other business operation specialists. For females, the most popular occupations include: secretaries and administrative assistants, preschool and elementary teachers, registered nurses, other office and administrative supervisors and bookkeeping/accounting clerks. Hartford is the home of many insurance companies like Aetna, Inc., Traveler’s, Chartwell and give job opportunities to people who live in surrounding areas. Engineering firms stationed in Connecticut like Pratt and Whitney, a sect of United Technologies. Hartford Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center are all located in Hartford as well and provide jobs for medical professionals.
The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institute is the largest correctional facility in New England that is a 4/5 level high/maximum security for adult males that is located in Suffield, CT. It provides high quantities of revenue for the town, that make up for the lack of commercial stores.
j. Any indication of level of income?
The median household income for families in Suffield, CT is 99,908, which exceeds the national median household income which is about 55,322.
IV. Community Systems:
a. Health and morbidity: Do you see evidence of, or know of disease or conditions and social problems in this community? What do you see?
The health of the community is based on the choices that people make. With risk factors such as alcohol consumption, tobacco use, obesity and lack of exercise, it can cause premature health problems like Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Lung Disease. The state of Connecticut has the 10th lowest adult obesity rate in the nation at 26.7%. The obesity rate for children 10-17-year-olds is 11.9% according to 2016-2017 statistics. Obesity-related diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes and Heart Disease have increased over the last ten years and are projected to nearly double by the year 2030.
Sexually transmitted diseases are monitored in every town throughout the state of Connecticut. In 2015, Suffield reported 22 cases of Chlamydia, 0 cases of Gonorrhea and 1 case of Syphilis. Children especially are encouraged to be fully vaccinated for the public-school system. With this effort, herd immunity is likely to occur with the common communicable diseases such as the Chicken Pox (Varicella) and the seasonal flu.
As in any community, there has been a rise in the suicide rate. Christopher McKee from the Suffield Police Department stated in June 2018 to local news, “Unfortunately, in this community, in the last year and a half, we’ve lost three teenagers.” Coming from a small town, this is something that is alarming, and much awareness has been spread since these events. Superintendent of Suffield Public Schools, Karen Berasi stated after a student’s death earlier this year, “Suicide is a public health problem, just like obesity.” She continued to state, “The schools have to develop the whole child. Academics are the main focus, but schools have to be cognizant of students’ social and emotional health, too.”
b. Are there places where people can get health services? Where do the people get their health care? Do they stay in the community or go elsewhere for health care? If so where do they go?
There are local healthcare physicians, dentists and therapists that have offices located in Suffield. CVS MinuteClinic and Suffield Ambulatory Care Center provide services such as annual physicals, vaccinations, and urgent care needs. Suffield Village Dental, Markowski Dental Associates and Kirschbaum Dentist’s Dr. Eileen and Dr. Ronald provide dental services for both adult and pediatric patients. Integrated Rehabilitation Services and Suffield Health & Wellness Center provide the town’s physical therapy. When researching mental health services in Suffield, there were an abundant of behavioral health therapists’ and counselors with offices located in Suffield. For surgeries and/or emergency care, Hartford Hospital is the closest advanced medical facility. The Suffield House and Suffield by the River are the two nursing homes/assisted living facilities for the elderly.
c. Service centers: Do you see social agencies, centers for recreation or entertainment?
Suffield’s Parks and Recreation Department is the hub for youth and even adult activities like sports, arts and crafts, fitness and wellness and even hosts trips. The outdoors – hiking and bike trails are used by residents all year round to foster a healthy lifestyle. Land Warrior CrossFit is a new gym that is popular for the younger generation. Other gyms like Planet Fitness, HealthTrax and YMCA are not in town, however are still attended by many Suffield residents.
d. Do you see schools? What sort of educational facilities do you know of or see?
There is both public school and private school options in Suffield. According to the 2018 CREC Town Profile, approximately 94.7% of students are enrolled in public school education while 5.3% are in private school. Suffield Public School system provides education for grades K-8. A. Ward Spaulding Elementary School is for grades K-2, McAlister Intermediate School is for grades 3-5, Suffield Middle School is for grades 6-8 and Suffield High School is for grades 9-12. For the 2017-2018 school year, the Suffield School district had an enrollment of 2,218 students K-12 grade. Suffield High School is the newest building that was constructed in 2002. It is the home of many state championship trophies and banners. Suffield is a part of the Northern central Connecticut Conference, and takes its sports very seriously. Other than its remarkable athletics, the high school is known for its competitive Agriscience program. Students from surrounding towns are able to attend Suffield High School as they take circular courses along with agricultural education courses. Some of these include: floral design, food sciences, landscaping, small animal pet care, aquaculture and more. There are many extracurricular activities that students are encouraged to be involved in such as National Honor Society, School Newspaper, Math Team, Ski Club, Student Senate, Unified Theatre, Giraffe Club, Debate Team, Art Club, Best Buddies, Academic Quiz Team.
The academics at Suffield High School are challenging and offer 14 different AP classes in preparation for students going to college. Students scored an average of 54% proficiency on standardized tests, well above the state average of 42% in Connecticut. The graduation pass rate is 96%.
Suffield Academy is a small private high school founded in 1833 and its campus buildings are incorporated within the town. It is a boarding school and is known for their representation of students from at least 19 other states and 35 countries internationally. It’s mission states:
“Our school has a tradition of academic excellence combined with a strong work ethic. A commitment to scholarship and a respect for individual differences guide our teaching and curriculum. We engender among our students a sense of responsibility, and they are challenged to grow in a structured and nurturing environment. The entire academic, athletic, and extracurricular experience prepares our students for a
lifetime of learning, leadership, and active citizenship.”
e. What sort of other agencies or services do you see? Do they seem to be in use?
The Kent Memorial Library provides an abundance of resources to the community through the means of audio, video and literature. Its building is under renovation currently but was originally built in 1972. Kent Memorial Library is a two-story building that caters to the needs of the community. It’s handicap accessible, shows movies on ground floor in their theater and has a children’s corner filled with picture books and puppets to encourage imaginative play.
f. Stores: Where do people shop? What sort of shopping is available? Do people shop anywhere else? If so – where?
In Suffield, there are a few small boutiques for second-hand clothing and home décor. There are no commercial stores other than CVS, Subway, Dunkin Donuts and Highland Park Market. Residents travel over the Connecticut River to Enfield, CT to do most of their clothing and food shopping. The Enfield mall previously housed department stores like Macy’s and JCPenney’s which have now gone out of business. Target is the only all-inclusive store that remains in the mall today. Other shopping plaza’s in Enfield have clothing stores like TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Old Navy and Kohl’s. Grocery shopping stores in Enfield are Stop & Shop, Big Y, Shop Rite and Aldi.
g. Transportation: How do people get around?
Residents usually travel by car because most jobs require at least a 20-minute commute to the state capital. Once in Hartford, however, AMTRAK is the train station that runs along the New Haven-Springfield line. Buses and shuttles circle the city of Hartford and have a variety of routes. Due to the lack of commercial stores in town, cars are almost a necessity for getting around and crossing towns for errands. Lyft and Uber are rides available via smartphones. Depending on the weather, there will be people walking outside, especially on the main streets because there are sidewalks and traffic signals for pedestrians. During the summer, there are motorcycles and bikes seen more often.
h. Media: How do you think, or what do you see that indicates how people get information? What media seem to be important to people?
Suffield residents obtain information through electronics (phones, computers, television) as well as newspapers. The Journal Inquirer, Suffield Observer and Hartford Courant provide local and state news online and on paper. WFSB Eyewitness News is the biggest station for Connecticut news via television. There are groups on Facebook such as the Suffield Forum that residents can post pertaining to town news or concerns, events, tag sales, blood drives etc.
i. What do you see or know of the government of this community?
The First Selectman for Suffield is Melissa Mack (D) who was elected in 2015 and oversees the daily operation of the town’s government. Her role, “establishes administrative personnel policies; assures the care and maintenance of all town property subject to the care of the Selectmen; enters into contracts or agreements on behalf of the town; and supervises the administration of town affairs, except for matters which by charter or ordinances are exclusively committed to the Board of Education or other boards and commissions.”
j. Safety services (police, fire, emergency). How safe did you feel in the community?
Suffield is a very safe community in relation to Hartford and Springfield, that are just miles away. There are four fire department stations, as well as one police station in town. Police officers are always found making rounds throughout the town. The low crime rate is factual proof of the efforts made to maintain and cultivate a safe town for families to grow. I have never felt threated or unsafe walking around the community for the 15 years I have lived there.
V. Discuss conclusions about your chosen community based on the data /information you have observed and collected.
After a thorough assessment of the community of Suffield, CT, there are far more strengths than weaknesses noted, however as in any community, there is always room for improvement. The community is founded on its rich history and family grown farms, which is still present today and shown through its architecture and its vast open fields. Suffield has recently expanded over the past 20 years with the construction hundreds of middle to upper class homes. The environment is safe, which is shown through low crime rates, and ultimately is a major factor when families decide to move to town. The public-school system is well rounded and shows dedication to increasing students’ mental and physical capacities with structured classes and various sports/extracurricular activities. Health services like urgent care centers, doctors’ offices, dentists and mental health counselors are readily available for the public.
The population faced with the most potential health problems is the lower socioeconomic families. Because Suffield is in the midst of its growth and restoration of buildings and neighborhoods, there is little advertised aid for families who are struggling financially. Besides the Suffield Emergency Aid Association, there are no other efforts made towards this specific population like soup kitchens, for example. Although Americans in general have high risk of contracting diseases like Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, there are some modifiable risk factors that the population can control. Obesity is a rising problem; however, Connecticut has shown to have lower rates given the spectrum of the entire country. In fact, Connecticut has the 10th lowest rate of obesity, as previously stated. Suicide rates have also increased in the town, especially with the younger generation and has been very concerning for students and families. The Superintendent of Public Schools addressed the need for educators to be trained to identify the warning signs for students at risk.
There are very few commercial stores – which can be seen as a positive or negative aspect. There is less access to stores to supply for basic needs (supermarkets, clothing/shoe stores) but it also maintains the quaint feel of the town without the presence of big businesses. Most residents have to drive a longer distance to find what they need, and the lack of proper public transportation can be a barrier for people without cars.
The two nursing diagnoses that I have constructed through my research are:
1. Deficient knowledge of lower socioeconomic population related to lack of exposure to the needs of financially struggling families as evidenced by limited resources advertised by the community.
2. Risk of suicide related to increase in self afflicted deaths over the past 18 months especially in the younger generation, and lack of awareness of mental health problems contributing to these outcomes.
VI. Summary
Suffield, Connecticut is a picturesque New England town nestled in the northern central nook, that borders the state of Massachusetts. It is known for its convenience to the airport and to the capital, Hartford. It is a family grown town and is shown through the generations that settle in the community. The town of Suffield is accurately portrayed in this public health examination and overall is equipped with the resources to healthfully grow as a community. Despite some of the negative drawbacks, Suffield is a town that is committed to the safety of its people and encourages newer development while preserving its founding history. As a young person growing up in Suffield, I received a strong education, was involved in many sports and activities, and was surrounded by great peers. I can confidently say that this community has shaped me to be who I am today.
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