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America’s 50 Healthiest Counties for Kids: Recommended Reading
June 13, 2013 | New Public Health Post
U.S. News & World Report has added a new set of rankings, “America's 50 Healthiest Counties for Kids” to its just released annual report on the Best Children’s Hospitals.
RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize Q&A: Claude-Alix Jacob
May 13, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Claude-Alix Jacob, chief public health officer at the Cambridge health department, spoke with NPH about how collaborating around and winning the RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize has impacted the community.
Ken Ulman on Fostering a Healthy Howard County
May 9, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Howard County has been the healthiest in Maryland since the Country Health Rankings launched. NewPublicHealth spoke with the county’s executive, Ken Ulman, about how the Rankings have helped drive further progress in improving community health.
Creating Resilient Communities
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In an April 12, 2013 speech about creating resilient communities, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System Ben S. Bernanke illustrates the close connections between housing, education, unemployment, and health within neighborhoods.
Apply for the 2013/14 RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize
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The RWJF Roadmaps to Health Prize honors outstanding community partnerships that help people live healthier lives. Up to six winning communities will receive a $25,000 cash prize. Applications are due May 23, 2013, at 3 p.m.
Conversation on Community Health Q&A: Robert Simmons
April 18, 2013 | New Public Health Post
“A Conversation on Community Health” was a series of events in three U.S. cities to explore what it takes to create a healthy community. Robert Simmons, head of public health at Thomas Jefferson University, was on one of the panels.
A Conversation on Community Health: Q&A with Jason Purnell
March 25, 2013 | New Public Health Post
The Atlantic and GlaxoSmithKline hosted “A Conversation on Community Health,” which brought together leaders from across sectors to forge a dialogue across different perspectives. Participant Jason Purnell shared his vision for community health.
Supporting Community Health Through Collective Impact
March 22, 2013 | New Public Health Post
"A Conversation on Community Health” events explore what it takes to create a healthy community. NewPublicHealth checked in with GSK’s Senior Vice President, Robert Carr, on why businesses should care about community health.
Infographic: Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties
March 20, 2013 | Infographic
This infographic shows the healthiest and least healthiest counties in four states from the 2013 County Health Rankings. See how your county ranks and ways counties can improve health.