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Alcohol outlet density restrictions
Limit increases in the number and concentration of alcohol outlets by area or by population through licensing or zoning regulations
Alcohol taxes
Increase the price of alcohol via taxes levied for beer, wine, and liquor purchases
Aligning Partnerships for a Better Tomorrow
Nearly a decade ago, the Walker Area Community Foundation (WACF), a local grant-making organization, started looking at the poor health outcomes and were determined to address them with a more holistic approach.
Allen Smart on the Role of Investment in Rural Health and Problems Rural Communities Face
Typically, people living in urban areas rate their health more highly and are less likely to die prematurely than those living in rural Americans.
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program spoke with Allen Smart, Chair of the Roadmaps to Health Advisory Group, about the insights he gleaned on the state of rural health from a recent meeting on public and...
Allied dental professional scope of practice
Expand the role of allied dental professionals (e.g., hygienists, therapists, etc.) via changes to statute, dentist supervision requirements, etc.
Alternative fuels initiatives
Support alternative fuel and vehicle use via financial incentives (e.g., tax benefits, rebates, etc.), mandates (e.g., consumption targets or renewable fuel standards), research and development investments, etc.
Alternative high schools for students at risk of dropping out
Provide educational and social services in an alternative setting for students at risk of dropping out of traditional high schools
Announcing Our Latest Tool: What Works for Health
You know how your county measures up in the County Health Rankings and you’ve identified the areas that need improving. Now, how can you choose the best programs and policies to target those areas?
Developed by experts at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, What Works for Health (WWFH) is a new online tool you can use to find tested, effective policies and programs to improve health in your community.
Announcing the Roadmaps to Health Prize
Honoring the efforts and accomplishments of U.S. communities working at the forefront of health improvement
Up to six $25,000 winning communities to be announced in early 2013!
Apply now: CHR&R offering $400,000 in research grants
We are excited to announce a call for proposals for up to $400,000 in new research grants.