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Get Inspired: Least Healthy County in Indiana is Determined to Improve Health
What would you do if the county you'd lived in and loved for many decades was ranked the least healthy county in your state for three years running? What if you found out your county has the highest rate of prescription drug deaths in a six-county area?
Getting Active: Physical Activity at Work
This article (from Wellness Council of America) provides 50 specific ideas about how to increase physical activity in the workplace. (Note: email required for access) It can be found in Business under Act on What’s Important.
Good Health Depends on More Than Great Doctors and Fine Hospitals
As mayor of Kansas City, Kan., Joe Reardon is justifiably proud of the University of Kansas Medical Center, which has trained several generations of physicians and nurses for more than 100 years. After all, the medical center is consistently rated as the best hospital and treatment center in the state, according to a popular ranking of health institutions.
Google Groups
This is a web-based tool (from Google) to keep communication flowing among and within your networks. It can be found in the Communicate guide under Keep your partners informed and engaged.
Governance is Governance
This tool (from Independence Sector) describes the functions, roles, responsibilities, and leadership dynamics between a board of directors and executive director.
Government's Role in Advancing Racial Equity
Racial inequities are not random. Unfair and unjust government policies and practices have created and sustained inequities over time. The Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) believes that government officials have the power to identify the policies, programs, and systems that create racial disparities...
Grantcraft
This website has many free, downloadable resources for how foundations can work with others and lead change in their communities. It can be found in the Philanthropy and Investors guide under...
Grantmakers in Health
This organization is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs improve the health of all people. It can be found in the Philanthropy and Investors guide under...
Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens
Blending experience and candid advice from grantmakers, this guide (from GrantCraft) explores how a racial equity lens can help you scan your field or community, cultivate new leaders, encourage creative approaches, get people talking, and nourish change inside your own foundation. This tool can be found in the...
Greater Fall River 2014-2019 Action Plan for Improving Health
This Action Plan illustrates how 2013 RWJF Culture of Health Prize-winner, Fall River, MA Partners for a Healthy Community uses the County Health Rankings model as an organizing tool for their community plan. A link to this plan can be found in the...