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RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America
This website (from RWJF) includes many reports and recommendations to improve health outside of health care from the RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America.
It can be found in:
- the Community Development guide under...
RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America Place Matters slide presentation
This tool (from RWJF) is a summary of the evidence presented to the RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America in 2013. It can be found in the Community Development guide under...
San Bernardino County, CA
The 2011 County Health Rankings ranked San Bernardino County—which spans more than 20,000 square miles and a population of more than 2 million—50th out of 56 California counties in health factors like physical environment, social and economic factors, health behaviors and clinical care.
But initial disappointment over its low ranking didn’t prevent the San Bernardino County Health Department from seeing the County Health Rankings as an opportunity to strengthen its current health improvement initiatives and persuade policymakers of the need for change.
Scientific Advisory Group
Searching the Evidence Guidelines
This tool (from CHR&R) provides guidelines to consider if you conduct your own search of the evidence. It can be found in Choose Effective Policies & Programs under Explore...
Sexual Activity Measurement Strategies
Direct measures of unsafe sex are difficult to obtain. Studies have used self-reported measures such as numbers and types of sex partners, frequency of...
Smart Chart 4.0
This tool (from Spitfire Strategies) is a free (log in suggested) interactive online tool that can help you make and assess strategic communications decisions.
Smart Growth Online
This site (from National Center for Appropriate Technology) is home to the Smart Growth Network which works to encourage development that serves the economy, community and the environment by raising awareness and providing tools for how growth can contribute to improved quality of life. This site includes reference materials and funding opportunities for local communities. This tool ...