The Impact of Flooding and COVID-19 on Access to Health Care and Services in Houston: Results from a Community Survey Study

Key Points

• This research aims to assess how flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic affect access to health care in Houston.
• Conducted a community survey to gather data on health care access
• Focused on areas affected by flooding and COVID-19
• Analyzed responses from various socioeconomic backgrounds
• Identified significant challenges in accessing health care due to flooding and COVID-19
• Highlighted increased needs among low-socioeconomic groups and those with comorbidities
• Suggested a need for improved disaster response plans for health care access