The aim of this project was to conduct a needs assessment survey of residents, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and health care providers in the Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Liberty counties to assess non-medical drivers of health (NMDoH) in these areas.

Situated in the heart of the Golden Triangle in Southeast Texas, Lamar University works closely with the communities of Jefferson. Hardin. Orange, and Liberty counties. Designated by the Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA) as medically underserved areas, the Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Liberty counties serve a highly diverse and often under-resourced population.