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Videos: The Stories of San Bernardino, CA and Hernando, MS
San Bernardino County, CA County Health Department takes lead to improve area’s poor health ranking
Virginia Commonwealth University Releases New Life Expectancy Maps for Major U.S. Cities
Four new life expectancy maps illustrate that opportunities to lead long and healthy lives vary dramatically by neighborhood. Released today, the maps— created by researchers at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Center on Society and Health with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)—highlight how babies born only miles apart in cities including...
Voter registration initiatives
Increase the number of registered voters through initiatives that reduce barriers and expand accessibility, including automatic voter registration (AVR), voter registration drives, easing voter registration requirements, and expanding registration sites
Voter turnout initiatives
Increase voter turnout through get-out-the-vote campaigns and initiatives to make voting more convenient such as allowing early in-person voting, vote-by-mail, or expanding polling locations and hours
Walking school buses
Arrange active transportation with a fixed route, designated stops, and pick up times when children can walk to school with adult chaperones
Water availability & promotion interventions
Make water readily available in various settings via regular placement of drinking fountains, water coolers, bottled water in vending machines, etc.
“We Are the Future:” How Youth Are Leading and Creating Change in Gonzales, CA
With 1 in 3 residents under the age of 18, 2019 RWJF Culture of Health Prize winner Gonzales knew truly representative policy and systems change could only be achieved if youth had a seat at the table. Thus, the Gonzales Youth Council (GYC) was born, carving a path for youth to lead and creating a powerful platform for them to voice their concerns and shape solutions.
Weatherization assistance program
Provide assistance to families with low incomes to make their homes more energy efficient and to permanently reduce their energy bills