County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, A Healthier Nation, County by County

The County Health Rankings models and measures

Our Approach

The County Health Rankings model of population health

What can I do?

Action Center

Explore guides and tools for improving health.

What Works for Health

Explore programs and policies that work!

What can I learn from others?

Reports

Key findings from the last four years of County Health Rankings and other national reports.

County-by-County Blog

Project updates, commentaries, events and news about health across the nation from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps team.

Persuade decision makers

Gaining public support in change efforts is an important step. But to truly be successful, you have to persuade the people who hold power to pass and/or implement a new policy in your community. That could be the school board, city council, county board, business owners, or others. If you are working on policy change, working with policymakers (often elected officials) is essential. Tips for Communicating with Policymakers and Communicating with Policymakers: Delivery Tips 101 provide concrete tips for contacting and communicating with policymakers.