Community-Led Efforts to Improve Data Equity in Local Public Health

Community-Led Efforts to Improve Data Equity in Local Public Health

To address gaps in data for populations historically un- or underrepresented in existing sources, community-led data collection was incorporated into Kent County’s 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process. Twelve organizations were paid to lead surveying efforts in their communities, resulting in a diverse convenience sample and disaggregated data for priority populations.

Five Ways to Engage in a Health in All Policies Mindset

Five Ways to Engage in a Health in All Policies Mindset

With the lingering spotlight cast on the public health community due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that public health practitioners use their voices to advocate for social justice in public policy. Here are some tips on how to continue to apply a Health in All Policies mindset to your practice, and how to model it for others.