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Community Engages in San Bernardino County, CA, Assessment
In San Bernardino County, CA, the Community Vital Signs initiative is a community-driven effort that uses data to set priorities for action to improve the health and wellness of the county. To understand the county’s needs and resources, the Community Vital Signs initiative pulled together 34 indicators on a range of issues including health, education, the economy, and the environment. To set...
Connecting the Dots in Fulton County, GA: Working Together to Save Lives
According to the 2013 County Health Rankings, Fulton County, Georgia ranks 29 out of 156 on overall health, yet 55,000 adults and 25,000 children in the county suffer from asthma. Tragically some of them die, including most recently, a 10 year old girl and an 11 year old boy. For years the Fulton County Health...
Connecting the gender pay gap to everyone's health
Hosts Ericka Burroughs-Girardi and Beth Silver investigate the gender pay gap and answer important questions about how we got here and how it affects our health. On average, women in this country make little more than 80 cents for every dollar white men make. The pay gap is much wider for women of color. We kick off the series with our colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Blomberg, who explains the data behind the gender pay gap. We’re also joined by Dr. Elise Gould, a senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute, who sets the stage on the history of women’s wages and how we can close the gap.
Creating a multicultural mixed-use community in Greenbridge, WA
To provide affordable housing and on-site community resources in a healthy environment, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) transformed Greenbridge, a suburb of Seattle, WA, from World War II-era temporary housing to modern, brightly colored apartments and townhomes. Determined to meet the needs of the community, KCHA collaborated with partners to gather feedback from residents across the age...
Culture of Health Prize Ignites Collaboration between Communities Tackling Complex Issues
Day Care Gets Kids Moving 2 hours/day
When Kids Depot Childcare in Madison, Wisconsin, wanted to help kids be more active, they set an ambitious goal: two hours of physical activity every day. Teachers weren’t sure it could be done, but through Active Early, they learned how...
Detroit, MI: Joy-Southfield Neighborhood Unites to Tackle Chronic Disease, Poverty and Other Barriers to Health
Detroit, MI, is one of the most racially segregated cities in the country, with high crime, poverty and unemployment; poor public transportation; and vast food deserts that prevent residents from easily accessing healthy foods. In 2011, the County Health Rankings ranked Wayne County—where Detroit is located—81 out of 82 counties in Michigan for health outcomes and dead last for health factors.
Developing a Common Language and Understanding in New Hampshire
When data showed repeating patterns of childhood poverty and other poor health indicators in several New Hampshire neighborhoods, the City of Manchester Health Department, community leaders, and residents united to spark change. Working together, they built a common knowledge base and language to support a neighborhood-based approach...
Developing Youth Leadership in New York City Schools
In response to concerning data about suspensions and arrests in New York City schools, the Dignity in Schools Campaign-New York (DSC-NY), along with its partners at area schools, launched a campaign to build student leadership capacity. The campaign’s focus was to promote positive interventions in order to reduce suspensions and other discipline incidents in schools. In the 2010-2011...
Eating Smart and Moving More in Columbus County, North Carolina
A simple message has taken center stage in Columbus County, North Carolina: “Eat smart. Move more.” It’s shared in schools, churches and county offices. Even a call to the Columbus County Health Department meets with a recording of Health Director Kimberly Smith reminding residents to take a brisk 30-minute walk every day and to eat more fruits and vegetables.