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Getting ready for the 2023 County Health Rankings release
Get ready for the County Health Rankings annual release complete with new measures and a focus on the connection between civic health and thriving people and places.
Going All In to improve health through multi-sector collaboration and systematic data sharing
Join our co-hosts, the experts at Data Across Sectors for Health (DASH) to learn about ways to improve health and promote equity through effective and meaningful data sharing. DASH is a co-founder of All In: Data for Community Health, which is both a national learning collaborative and a movement to accelerate the use of data to improve community health. Together, we will dig into promising...
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.
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...
Greater Louisville Project Builds a Better City Through Better Community Health
Using the County Health Rankings framework as a model, the Greater Louisville Project released a report entitled “Building a Healthier Louisville” that looked at the health of Louisville’s residents and how those findings impact the city’s...
Green Communities and Equitable Economic Development: Improving Well-being Through Sustainability, Broad Inclusivity, and Innovative Collaboration
Economic development and social and environmental responsibility do not always go hand in hand, but when they do this type of green vision for economic growth can have positive results for health and well-being.
Happy National Bike to Work Day!
Why bike to work? It’s fun, it’s green, and above all, it’s healthy.
National Bike to Work Day, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, organizes advocates and enthusiasts from across the country to enjoy a greener, healthier commute.
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Harm reduction strategies to fit your community health needs
Hundreds of people die every day from an opioid overdose in the United States. One of the most critical tools for combating the overdose crisis is harm reduction.