THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS & ROADMAPSA Tool for Policy Change and Community Health Improvement

www.countyhealthrankings.org

www.flphi.org

PRESENTER: MARTHA KURTH HARBINCONSULTANT, FLORIDA PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE

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GOTOWEBINAR ATTENDEE INTERFACE

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COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS: BACKGROUND

► What: State-by-state rankings of the health of each county in the United States

► Who: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). Florida release coordinated by the Florida Public Health Institute

► When: Annually – 2014 Data Released March 26th

► Where: www.countyhealthrankings.org

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WHY COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS?

‣Where we live matters to our health

‣The Rankings helps counties see where they are doing well and where they are not, so they can make changes to improve health.

‣Health is everyone’s business

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WHY RANK?

‣ Simplify complex data.

‣ Serve as a hook.

‣Media coverage.

‣Add context.

‣Opportunity to engage full community in taking action.

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COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS: 2 RANKINGS

Today’s Health

Health Outcomes

Tomorrow’s Health

Health Factors

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HEALTH OUTCOMES

‣Mortality (50%):

– Measures of how long we live

‣Morbidity (50%):

– Measures of how well we live

Today’s Health

Health Outcomes

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HEALTH FACTORS

‣Health behaviors (30%)

‣Clinical care (20%)

‣ Social and economic factors (40%)

‣Physical environment (10%)

Tomorrow’s Health

Health Factors

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10%

10%

5%

5%

10%

10%

10%

10%

10%

5%

5%

5%

5%

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USING COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS

‣The Rankings help counties see where they are doing well and where they are not so they can make changes to improve health.

‣The Rankings help counties see how they compare to other counties in their state, and which of their neighbors they might learn from.

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FLORIDA’S 2014 RANKINGS

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LOGIC MODEL

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LOGIC MODEL

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USING THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS & ROADMAPS

‣ Look at additional data in your community to fully understand your strengths and challenges

‣ Share the County Health Rankings with leaders in your community

‣ Use the County Health Roadmaps to identify policies and programs to address key challenge areas

‣Work with others to identify funds for new program areas

‣Work with elected officials and leaders to implement policies to support health

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HEALTH FACTORS & POTENTIAL PARTNERSTobacco use

HEALTH BEHAVIORSDiet & exercise

Alcohol use

Sexual activity

CLINICAL CAREAccess to care

Quality of care

SOCIAL & ECONOMIC FACTORS

Education

Employment

Income

Family & social support

Community safety

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Environmental quality

Housing & Transit

• Addiction specialists

• Educators

• Advocacy groups

• Policymakers

• Faith leaders

• Wellness coordinators

• Bar owners/tenders

• Healthcare providers

• Community members

• Healthcare providers

• Ombudsmen

• Community members

• Advocacy groups

• Business owners

• Educators

• Advocacy groups

• Policymakers

• United Way

• Law enforcement

• Labor unions

• Neighborhood organizations

• Economic development

• Community members

• Planning/zoning

• Transportation

• Community members

• Regional Planning Council

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www.countyhealthrankings.org

www.countyhealthrankings.org

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.countyhealthrankings.org