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County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Residential Segregation - Black/White*

Index of dissimilarity where higher values indicate greater residential segregation between Black and White county residents.
Webinar

Responding to Crisis in the Latino Population with an Equity Lens

During this webinar, we will be joined by UnidosUS and Esperanza Health Center, a local UnidosUS affiliate serving the Chicago area, to discuss how COVID-19 is placing an even brighter spotlight on many existing disparities experienced by Latino communities.

Blog Post

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Uses the Rankings to Recruit Volunteer Mentors

Around the country, groups are using the Rankings in creative ways to improve local health. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, cited the county’s poor rankings in social support for children to inspire residents to volunteer as mentors to at-risk students. This local RSVP initiative launched a 60 in 60 Initiative in an effort to recruit 60 new mentors in 60 days (or by December 8). 

Podcast

Returning to our public health roots

How does public health return to its roots of organizing to improve health? In this episode, we will share recent organizing success stories with specific examples and strategies that work on the ground.