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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.
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...
Segregation: a threat to equity
Join us for the first in a two-part webinar series exploring historical drivers of segregation and data that can demonstrate continuing segregation and discrimination across the country. Special guest Dr. Tiffany Manuel, President and CEO of TheCaseMade will discuss ways to heal segregation for health equity.
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 ...
Social Identity Mapping
This tool (from Center for Creative Leadership) is often used as a group activity to engage in deeper dialogue about who the group members are and to move beyond typical introductions and ice-breakers.
Social Media Communications Strategies
This is a tool (from CDC) for planning and evaluating social media efforts. It can be found in: - Act on What's Important under Build public & political will and...
Social Media Outreach Tips
This tool (from Burness) includes ways to use social media to communicate about the Rankings.
SparkMap Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
This Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) tool, developed by the Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES) at the University of Missouri, supports users in assessing the health of their communities. Users can create custom data reports at the county-level using a wide range of indicators from many data sources, including the County Health Rankings.