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ValleyCare Health System Community Benefit Report FY 2005-2006 COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES ValleyCare's primary service area has projected continued population growth as well as an increase in average age as baby boomers become seniors. The current population of the Tri-Valley is estimated at 236,850 people and the overall population is projected to grow at 1.5 percent per year between 2006 and 2011 ~. Note the majority of the growth is in the population age 45 and older. POPULATION GROWTH 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 D AGE 65+ O AGE 45-64 ^ AGE 18-44 EJ AGE 00-17 ValleyCare continues to experience increased volume for inpatient and outpatient services as the population increases in the Tri-Valley. In San Ramon, the development of Dougherty Valley will effectively double San Ramon's population, adding 11,000 dwelling units fo the city. The developers anticipate a projected total population in San Ramon of approximately 96,0002 by 2020. Dougherty Valley High School will open in Fall 20073 with an estimated 1400+ student population. In Dublin, there are approved plans to build about 12,000 homes and apartments on the eastern side, with a projected total population in Dublin of approximately 69,0004 by 2020. This creates an increased need for health care services and professionals in the Tri-Valley community. In early 2006, The Tri-Valley Business Council conducted a series of Focus Groups with various company executives to befter understand the needs of those currently doing business in the region. As a result, it was found that "quality of life" was among the highest concerns of the participants. A total of 82% of participants said quality of life ' Solucient Market Planner Plus CY 2005 Demographic Estimates z City of San Ramon Economic Development Strategic Plan dated R/25/05 ' Contra Costa Times, 9/5/2006 City of Dublin Gconornic Development website 9 2006 Population 2011 Population