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Introducing a new way to view county health data
Over the last decade, CHR&R ranked the health of counties within states, providing a simple way to understand differences in health. We have replaced that method with a sharper tool that allows comparisons of a county’s health with other counties, whether that’s in the same state or across the nation.
Introduction to Storytelling
This tool (from Spitfire Strategies) identifies the elements of a good story, how to collect stories and identify best uses, and how to create a story bank to easily access them when needed. It can be found in Communicate under ...
Investigating new ways to support conditions for thriving communities
At County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, we are dedicated to expanding our understanding of the forces that shape contribute to health and equity, and how we can realize change. We are turning our attention to the role of power and the structures that shape community conditions.
Investing in Health: Proven Health Promotion Practices in the Workplace
This document (from Partnership for Prevention) provides employers with guidance that can improve employee health by controlling tobacco use, promoting cancer screening and early detection, and encouraging physical activity and healthy eating. It can be found in Business under Act on What’s Important...
Investing in What Works
This site provides links to essays from the book, Investing in What Works for America's Communities which explores the history of community development and innovative ways to leverage new opportunities to bring opportunities to America's struggling communities.
This resource can be found in:
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Is a Coalition Right for You?
This tool (from Coalitions Work) can help you determine if a coalition is the right organizational structure for meeting your group’s goals.
Is the County Health Rankings Model Right or Wrong?
At County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, we continue to be amazed at the broad reach of our County Health Rankings model. We are immensely gratified that the model has resonated with so many that are doing the hard work of improving community health and equity.
In our most recent release of the Rankings, we added an...
Join Roadmaps to Health Leaders at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Culture of Health Hangout
Join the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) as it hosts its very first Culture of Health Hangout on November 12th at 12 p.m. ET. The 45-minute social media broadcast will delve into how public health departments are transforming community health. Public health leaders on the frontlines will talk about their efforts to build a culture of health and the innovative efforts they are...
Join the CHR&R team: New job postings
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps has the following job openings:
Assistant Director of the Action Center
Serving as a key member of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) team, a collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at the University of Wisconsin...
Join the conversation on our new podcast: In Solidarity: Connecting Power, Place and Health
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps is introducing a new podcast to engage in conversations around an idea fundamental to improving health and well-being for everyone: social solidarity.