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Strengthening democracy for better health
In Solidarity is back for a new series on the importance of supporting young people in strengthening our democracy and how building this foundation impacts everyone’s health. We’re bringing you three exciting conversations with civic education expert Dr. Kelly Siegel-Stechler, prolific author and Citizen University CEO Eric Liu, and a young community advocate and Winston-Salem State University freshman, Olivia Cody.
Striving for Equal Pay: Coalition Building in Kansas City
Kansas City residents have long strived to eliminate gender discrimination and improve women’s rights as a way to build a healthier future for everyone. Local leader and social worker Alice Kitchen has been fueling this focus for decades. Kitchen advocates for a world where everyone enjoys economic security and women receive fair pay.
Strong graduated driver licensing laws
Strengthen laws that allow young drivers to gain driving experience in stages; often includes passenger and nighttime driving limitations and higher minimum ages for learner’s permits, intermediate, and full licenses
Structural Determinants of Health
Structural Determinants of HealthStudent Mobility: What Happens When Students Frequently Change Schools?
What happens when students frequently change schools during the school year? How fast do their records get transferred? Are lesson plans still same? How many days do they miss? High mobility often means students have a harder time staying on track with their academic achievement and engaging with teachers and peers. Join us to learn about how organizations and communities across the country...
Study: Investments in non-health sectors have positive impacts on length, quality of life
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) have contributed to a growing understanding that the chance for everyone to live long and well means far more than having access to a doctor. It’s also about opportunities for education and jobs, safe and affordable housing, availability of nutritious food and places for physical activity...
Stutsman, North Dakota
- Health data: County snapshot
Sublette, Wyoming
- Health data: County snapshot
Submit a story
Submit a story to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. We are interested not only in “success stories” but also lessons learned from challenges and setbacks you have faced. It can be found in the Communicate guide under Tell your story.
Submitting an Op-Ed
This tool (from Burness) provides tips on submitting an opinion-editorial (op-ed) for publication in newspapers or online.