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Unearthing root causes behind social determinants of health
It is well understood that housing, access to nutritious foods, livable wages and a host of other factors outside the doctor’s office influence how long and how well we live. But what shapes those conditions? Who and what decide who receives the resources necessary to thrive?
Unjust and Unfair: Health Consequences of the Racial Wealth Divide Webinar Series
In conjunction with our podcast In Solidarity’s exploration of the racial wealth divide, we are airing a two-part webinar series on the topic titled Unjust and Unfair: Health Consequences of the Racial Wealth Divide.
Upcoming Take Action Webinar: Act on What's Important
Please join us Tuesday, September 11th from 2-3 pm CDT (3-4 pm EDT) for the Take Action: Act on What's Important webinar.
Upcoming Take Action Webinar: Choose Effective Policies & Programs
Please join us Tuesday, August 14th from 2-3 pm CDT (3-4 pm EDT) for the fifth webinar in our Take Action series: Choose Effective Policies & Programs.
Upcoming Webinar: Putting Rankings Into Action, Featuring the Jackson Area of Chamber of Commerce in Madison County, TN
A healthy community attracts business and responsible businesses in turn improve the health of a community. This close relationship makes chamber of commerce members well situated as key partners and leaders in community health.
When the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce President Kyle Spurgeon reviewed the results of the 2010 County Health Rankings, he saw that the area's health conditions could be directly tied in to its economic prowess.
Upcoming Webinar: The Link Between Childhood Poverty and Ill Health
Do you want to learn more about poverty in the US? The connection between poverty and health? The connection between poverty and childhood development? Policies and programs that have been implemented throughout the US to reduce poverty?
Join us on August 21, 2012 at 2-3pm CDT (3-4pm EDT) for a County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Special Topics Webinar: The Link Between Childhood Poverty and Ill Health.
Updates to our Website Make Improving Health Even Better
Knowing where your county ranks in your state in terms of health is important – but taking action and improving health for you and your community is just as crucial. To that end, the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps website has a variety of tools and information to get you started on furthering your work to bring residents together on health issues. Here are some additions...
US cigarette smoking rates drop to new low
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that the number of Americans who smoke cigarettes dropped to a record low of 15 percent of the population – about 35.6 million Americans. According to the data, there were significant reductions in smoking across all ages and...