The Comprehensive Report is the follow-up to similar reports completed in 1997/98 and 2003/04 and provides detailed information on the state of health in South Eastman. [...] The 2008/09 CHA report builds on the earlier reports with updated and expanded information on the health of the South Eastman population. [...] The willingness of South Eastman residents to engage in the community health assessment process and help make the information real and relevant to local communities is very gratefully acknowledged. [...] South Eastman Community Health Assessment 2008/09: Comprehensive Report - 7 - CHA Findings: Community Consultations Over time, the CHA has conferred widely with South Eastman communities, reporting consultations on the health of men, the health of women, early childhood development, population health and literacy, and health care at the end of life. [...] Communities also call for better communication between the mental health program and physicians and for increased public and provider awareness of the mental health services currently provided in the region.