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Discussing Community Health with Neil Goldfarb of the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health
Neil Goldfarb, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH) recently spoke with County Health Rankings & Roadmaps staff about the role of business in community health. GPBCH, which covers nine counties in three states, officially launched in January 2012 with eight employer members. Since that time, it has grown to include 34...
Discussing Employee Wellness with Larry Aldrich, Executive Director of the Arizona Business Coalition on Health
Recently, the Arizona Business Coalition on Health (now known as the Employers Health Alliance of Arizona) held a summit on physical activity and workplace wellness. The summit hoped to demonstrate to attendees that only when actors from schools, senior centers, businesses, and other sectors work collaboratively—outside of traditional silos—can...
Dram shop liability laws
Hold alcohol retailers legally responsible for injuries or damage caused by providing alcohol to intoxicated or underage customers; also called commercial host liability laws
Drink special restrictions
Limit or ban alcohol establishments from serving alcohol at a reduced price as part of promotions; also called happy hour restrictions
Early childhood home visiting programs
Provide at-risk expectant parents and families with young children with information, support, and training regarding child health, development, and care from prenatal stages through early childhood via trained home visitors
Early Head Start (EHS)
Provide child care, parent education, physical health and mental health services, and other family supports to pregnant women and parents with low incomes and children from birth to age three
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Expand refundable earned income tax credits for working individuals and families with low to moderate incomes
E-cigarette regulations
Regulate use of e-cigarettes via age, sales and marketing restrictions, expanded smoke-free air policies in public and private worksites and designated spaces, etc.
Eight Tips for a Successful Community Conversation
Allen County, Kansas, with more than 500 square miles of rural farmland and small towns, has experienced declining population and poverty for decades. But the community has banded together to foster a sense of belonging and enhance the livelihoods of all residents, and in 2017 the county was awarded the ...
Eight Ways to Advance Health Equity
Winning the Culture of Health Prize brings with it the opportunity to join an ever-growing...