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Behavioral interventions to prevent HIV and other STIs
Use individual-, group-, and community-level interventions to provide education, support, and training that can affect social norms about HIV and other STIs
Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peak with Bridget Booske Catlin
Leading up to the launch of the 2012 County Health Rankings on April 3, NewPublicHealth.org will be running a series of posts and Q&As to explore what’s new for the Rankings and how local communities are using them. Below is an excerpt from the first Q&A of the series with Bridget Booske Catlin, PhD, MHSA, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Director.
Better Education = Healthier Lives
The Rankings recognize the strong correlation between higher educational attainment and improved health by measuring counties’ high school graduation rates and the percentage of adults (ages 25-44) with some post-secondary education.
Bicycle & pedestrian master plans
Establish a framework to increase walking and biking trails and improve connectivity of non-auto paths and trails in a particular area
Bicycle helmet laws
Establish laws that require bicyclists to wear helmets; laws can apply to children or all bicyclists and can be established at the state or local level
Bicycle infrastructure for enhanced cycling safety
Accommodate or provide dedicated infrastructure for cyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected lanes, etc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings
Bill Would Mandate All-Day Kindergarten in Rhode Island
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill that would mandate all-day kindergarten statewide. More than half of Rhode Island students currently have the opportunity to attend kindergarten all day.
Blood alcohol concentration laws
Set legal limits for drivers’ blood alcohol concentrations (BACs)