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Nominal Group Technique
This tool (from ASQ) is a structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone.
North Little Rock, Ark. Takes Action with ‘Fit 2 Live’ Initiative for City Employees
Through the Fit 2 Live initiative, The City of North Little Rock, Arkansas, is helping city employees improve their health and fitness. Program members receive membership discounts at city-operated fitness centers, tennis courts, and other facilities, and can join one of four weekly lunch time group walks. The city saw the need to improve health after reviewing their county’s data in the County Health Rankings:
Now What?
Do you live in a healthy community but want to make it even better? Does your community feel stuck because you are consistently ranked among the healthiest counties in your state despite clear need for improvement?
Or do you live in a community with so many health, social, and economic issues that you don't know where to start?
Get inspired on these upcoming “Rankings in Action” webinars.
"We are one of the healthiest counties in our state, now what?"
One on Ones
This tool (created by Working Partnerships USA) provides tips on how to prepare for successful one to one recruitment of individuals.
Online education: Exploring the underlying causes of health inequities
Discover a new, free online resource, the Roots of Health Inequity Course Series, from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).
Op-Ed by James S. Marks: The Intersection of Social Justice and Public Health
One day after the conclusion of the 2010 American Public Health Association meeting, James S. Marks, M.D., M.P.H., Senior Vice President of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, contributed an op-ed to the online edition of the Denver Post that looks ahead to next steps that can bring the promise of better health to all communities. Read the op-ed, “Your ZIP code and your life expectancy,” here.