The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

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Since there are many factors that contribute to health, it takes a variety of people to improve the health of the places where we live, learn, work and play. This section presents descriptions of health improvement efforts from around the country, and provides an opportunity for those engaging in similar activities to learn from each other’s successes and challenges.

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Part 2: Collaborating to Improve Health Behaviors in Genesee County, Michigan (February 2012)
In an April 2011 Rankings in Action webinar, Kirk Smith, president and CEO of the Greater Flint Health Coalition (GFHC) commented that the County Health Rankings were "...a good tool to wake people up.” &
Part 1: Collaborating to Improve Health Behaviors in Genesee County, Michigan (March 2011)
Kirk Smith wasn’t surprised when Genesee County’s health behaviors ranked last among Michigan’s 82 counties in the 2010 County Health Rankings.
Nashville Eyes Economic Benefits of Healthy Communities
In Davidson County, Mayor Karl Dean and public health officials are moving forward to make Nashville a healthier, more livable city by improving opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity. Initiatives have ranged from transforming food options in schools and child care centers, to investing in sidewalks, parks, greenways, and a bike share program. A workplace wellness challenge is next on the list, along with expanding efforts to get healthy, fresh foods into neighborhood corner...
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