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CHR&R seeks talented individuals to serve in new Deputy Director positions

We are looking for two talented individuals to join the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) program leadership team at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. The Deputy Director of Data and Science (PVL # 85411) and the Deputy Director of Community Transformation (PVL #85410) are new positions created in response to the upcoming retirement of CHR&R Co-...

CHR&R State Partners Address Inequities During the Pandemic

Each year, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps offers funding awards to state partners to address health and equity. When the pandemic hit in 2020, many state partners recognized the need to prioritize the inequities it exacerbated, and leverage their awards in unique ways.

City vs. Country: Who is Healthier?

For many urban dwellers, the country conjures up images of clean air, fresh food and physical activities. But these days, Americans residing in major cities live longer, healthier lives overall than their country cousins—a reversal from decades past.

Clare County, MI

In Michigan, Health Director Mary Kushion seized Clare County’s poor performance in the County Health Rankings as an opportunity to host a public health summit and begin generating ideas for improving the health of the six counties served by the Central Michigan District Health Department.

CNN: Study Ranks U.S. Counties by Overall Health

Coalition Core Competencies Checklist

This tool (from Missouri Foundation for Health's Social Innovation for Missouri Project) helps your team identify where your strengths are in the improvement process and where additional skills, knowledge, and/or resources may be needed.

Coalition Leadership

This tool (from Tom Wolff) addresses critical skills and styles, specific challenges like delegation, managing multiple responsibilities, and having an action orientation.

Coalition Mapping Worksheet

This tool (from M + R) can help identify new sources of support, resources, and perspectives.

Coalition Member Survey

This tool (from Coalitions Work) is a 45-item survey for members to rate the coalition on aspects related to planning, implementation, leadership, local and statewide involvement, communication, participation, progress, and outcomes.

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Collaboration Multiplier

This tool (from the Prevention Institute) can help you identify where you need additional expertise and resources.