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City Health Dashboard

@CityHealthData

Helping cities understand data and take action to create healthier, more equitable communities. Now with data for over 900 U.S. cities.

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Joined November 2017
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Everytown
@Everytown7 Jan 2025
NEW: Our new research reveals that firearm suicide rates are more than three times higher in US cities with the most gun shops per person compared to cities with the fewest. Easy access to a gun can be the difference between life and death in a moment of crisis. injuryprevention.bmj.com/con…
Association between US city firearms dealers and firearm suicide rates, 2015–2021

Association between US city firearms dealers and firearm suicide rates, 2015–2021

Background Firearm suicides are more prevalent in cities than many recognise. Extant research—though conducted at different geographic levels or on different types of firearm deaths—suggests that...

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CultureMap Austin
@CultureMapATX31 Oct 2024
Austin is the 2nd 'healthiest' city in America, Forbes says austin.culturemap.com/news/c…
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@ia4phs@ia4phs1 Jul 2024
Why does life expectancy differ across #neighborhoods? Attend this @ia4phs preconference workshop at the STL #IAPHS2024 Annual Meeting to learn more! Use @CityHealthData to find neighborhood #longevity & analyze explanations for disparities!! Register => tinyurl.com/bddx6jjd
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A7: The Dashboard (est 2023) is a new, first-of-its-kind tool offering trusted data on health & its drivers for all 435 congressional districts (+ DC). Building off the success of @CityHealthData we aim to provide data to drive positive change in #PublicHealth💪 #NHHMchat #NHHM24
National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) (@NCHH) profile pictureNational Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH)@NCHH30 Apr 2024
Q7: The right data can be a powerful tool for advocacy & making the case for investment in improving housing quality. What data or tools (could be a new tool or a best-kept secret) are helping you advance healthy housing? What data or tools do you wish existed? #NHHMchat #NHHM24
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Salud America!@SaludAmerica30 Apr 2024
Use this toolkit to help your city explore a smoke-free multifamily housing policy for common areas and individual units, to protect tenants and staff from secondhand smoke! @NCHH #NHHMchat #NHHM24 salud-america.org/toolkit/he…

Help Your City Approve Smoke-Free Multifamily Housing! - Salud America

Experts say smoke-free multifamily housing can protect the health of tenants and staff, and save property owners money in maintenance, fire prevention, and insurance.

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A3d: If you’re looking for inspiration about innovative ways to improve housing quality in rural areas, keep your eye on this cohort of seven rural communities working to build capacity to address and prevent childhood lead exposure: bit.ly/LPPgrants23. #NHHMchat #NHHM24
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A3b: NCHH teamed up with @nehaorg to create resources related to rural healthy housing needs and challenges, including a Rural Communities and Healthy Housing Primer, resources about funding for rural healthy housing activities, and more: nchh.org/information-and-evi… #NHHMchat #NHHM24
Healthy Housing in Rural Communities

Healthy Housing in Rural Communities

The National Center for Healthy Housing

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THE CHAT IS TWO DAYS AWAY! Our sixth annual #NHHMchat in support of HUD's National Healthy Homes Month happens Tuesday, April 30, at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT. Join us for one very exciting hour! Details: bit.ly/NHHMchat24 #NHHM24 #PublicHealth #LeadPoisoning #Asthma #OlderAdults
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A7 The successes of @CityHealthData inspired us to build the Dashboard for U.S. congressional districts! Partners like @RWJF, @BPC_bipartisan & @CenteronBudget support our efforts towards #HealthEquity. We can't wait to see how we'll continue to grow with their support! #NPHWChat
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Q7 At the end of #NPHW, we’re looking to the future! Who inspires you and your public health work or journey? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth
Q7 At the end of #NPHW, we’re looking to the future! Who inspires you and your public health work or journey? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth

ALT Q7 At the end of #NPHW, we’re looking to the future! Who inspires you and your public health work or journey? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth

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A6 We've integrated health equity principles into the #WhatWorksInSchools program, which helps schools provide culturally relevant health education and safe, supportive, and inclusive environments for all students. #NPHWChat bit.ly/37JjntZ
National Public Health Week (@NPHW) profile pictureNational Public Health Week@NPHW3 Apr 2024
Q6 Health equity is a fundamental right. Ensuring equitable access to health and healthcare, regardless of race, income, or zip code, is necessary for thriving communities. What are you doing in your community to prioritize equity in the public’s health? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth
Q6 Health equity is a fundamental right. Ensuring equitable access to health and healthcare, regardless of race, income, or zip code, is necessary for thriving communities. What are you doing in your community to prioritize equity in the public’s health? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth

ALT Q6 Health equity is a fundamental right. Ensuring equitable access to health and healthcare, regardless of race, income, or zip code, is necessary for thriving communities. What are you doing in your community to prioritize equity in the public’s health? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth

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ASTHO@ASTHO3 Apr 2024
A6: To achieve #HealthEquity, #PublicHealth will need to reimagine community engagement, promote community involvement in decision making, and co-create solutions. Explore key recommendations: discover.astho.org/49ly1BB. #NPHWChat #NPHW
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National Public Health Week (@NPHW) profile pictureNational Public Health Week@NPHW3 Apr 2024
Q6 Health equity is a fundamental right. Ensuring equitable access to health and healthcare, regardless of race, income, or zip code, is necessary for thriving communities. What are you doing in your community to prioritize equity in the public’s health? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth
Q6 Health equity is a fundamental right. Ensuring equitable access to health and healthcare, regardless of race, income, or zip code, is necessary for thriving communities. What are you doing in your community to prioritize equity in the public’s health? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth

ALT Q6 Health equity is a fundamental right. Ensuring equitable access to health and healthcare, regardless of race, income, or zip code, is necessary for thriving communities. What are you doing in your community to prioritize equity in the public’s health? #NPHWChat #PublicHealth

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Community Commons@CommunityCommon3 Apr 2024
A3 Data are power, & local data can empower communities with knowledge to drive change. By leveraging local data, #PublicHealth practitioners can engage communities to promote capacity, belonging, & civic muscle. Learn more about #LocalData here: bit.ly/44NuDho #NPHWChat
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ALT A photo of a red thumbtack stuck into a map sits on top of a collage background made of images of people. A teal banner contains white block text that reads "An Introduction to Local Data". A green banner spans the top right corner and contains white text that reads "New CC Original".

National Public Health Week (@NPHW) profile pictureNational Public Health Week@NPHW3 Apr 2024
Q3 Community-led initiatives drive change. What are some examples of grassroots efforts that have significantly improved public health outcomes in your community? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth
Q3 Community-led initiatives drive change. What are some examples of grassroots efforts that have significantly improved public health outcomes in your community? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

ALT Q3 Community-led initiatives drive change. What are some examples of grassroots efforts that have significantly improved public health outcomes in your community? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

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A3: For an inspiring example of grassroots public health work in action, check out the new film "Heart of Access," from @SF_DPH, chronicling the incredible work of San Francisco communities of color to combat COVID-19 heartofaccessfilm.org/ #NPHWChat
National Public Health Week (@NPHW) profile pictureNational Public Health Week@NPHW3 Apr 2024
Q3 Community-led initiatives drive change. What are some examples of grassroots efforts that have significantly improved public health outcomes in your community? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth
Q3 Community-led initiatives drive change. What are some examples of grassroots efforts that have significantly improved public health outcomes in your community? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

ALT Q3 Community-led initiatives drive change. What are some examples of grassroots efforts that have significantly improved public health outcomes in your community? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

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A2 The Dashboard partners w/educators looking to enhance their #PublicHealth programs. We offer personalized tutorials to help users navigate our features & engage with our 35+ metrics. Want help using the tool in your classroom? Let us know: [email protected] #NPHWChat
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Q2 Students are the future of public health. How can academic institutions and organizations better support students in pursuing careers and making an impact in public health? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth
Q2 Students are the future of public health. How can academic institutions and organizations better support students in pursuing careers and making an impact in public health? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

ALT Q2 Students are the future of public health. How can academic institutions and organizations better support students in pursuing careers and making an impact in public health? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

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APHA Environmental Health@EH_4_ALL3 Apr 2024
A2: Exposing students to health AND climate education increases their resilience and informs them about public health careers in climate. Use our Climate and Health Youth Education Toolkit to reach students. apha.org/climate-ed #climatechangeshealth #NPHWChat
National Public Health Week (@NPHW) profile pictureNational Public Health Week@NPHW3 Apr 2024
Q2 Students are the future of public health. How can academic institutions and organizations better support students in pursuing careers and making an impact in public health? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth
Q2 Students are the future of public health. How can academic institutions and organizations better support students in pursuing careers and making an impact in public health? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

ALT Q2 Students are the future of public health. How can academic institutions and organizations better support students in pursuing careers and making an impact in public health? #NPHWChat #NPHW #PublicHealth

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The Nation's Health@nationshealth3 Apr 2024
A2 Schools of public health can encourage students from a range of backgrounds to apply. A diverse student body and workforce best serves the needs of the diverse U.S. population. #NPHWChat thenationshealth.org/content…
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Congratulations to the winners of NLC's 2023 Capstone Challenge Series: @cityhealthdata, @CvilleCityHall, @HoustonTX, @CityRochesterNY! Learn more about their innovative project on Empowering Communities Through Democratized Health Data: nlc.org/resource/cities-in-a… #CCC24
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Since 2018, @CityHealthData has been working to provide communities, both big and small, with free, reliable, and actionable data on health and its drivers to support their journeys towards better health: nlc.org/article/2024/02/07/e…

Empowering Small Communities: City Health Dashboard’s Mission to Democratize Health Data

By Samantha Breslin, Program Supervisor, City Health Dashboard When you think about health in your city or neighborhood, what comes to mind? Is it the availability of safe, affordable housing?

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Kim Rollings@KimRollingsPhD30 Jan 2024
2/6 We reviewed 2 decades of research, practice, education, training, and policy updates related to how the spaces and places where we live, work, learn, and play affect health.
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Proud to present Houston's youth programs at @leagueofcities City Summit. Discussed tackling youth issues with their voices. Collaborating with NYU @CityHealthData to address historic redlining impacts. Working towards lasting change for underprivileged communities.
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