Community health survey now underway MIKE ALLEN Nov 4, 2020 Nov 4, 2020 Updated Dec 9, 2021 0 Scan this code with a smartphone to access the Franklin County area Community Health Assessment. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MIKE ALLEN Franklin County citizens have a chance to express their concerns about health problems through a new survey offered by Carilion Clinic.kAmw62=E9 AC@76DD:@?2=D 2?5 ?@?AC@7:E =6256CD H@F=5 =@G6 :E :7 6G6CJ@?6 :? E96 4@F?EJ A2CE:4:A2E65 :? 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