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NACo’s partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the
University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute is designed to strengthen the
ability of counties to deal effectively with the challenges of creating a culture of
health and to help county officials take a leadership role toward positive
community health impact.
Learn more about our partnership at www.naco.org/county-health-rankings
NACo’s work with the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program
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Today’s Speakers
Kate Kingery
Deputy Director,
Community
Transformation
County Health Rankings
& Roadmaps Program
Astra Iheukumere
Assistant Director of
Community Networks and
National Partnerships
County Health Rankings
& Roadmaps Program
Commissioner Wendy
Jacobs
Chair
Durham Board of County
Commissioners
2018 COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS AN OVERVIEW OF UPDATES
National Association of CountiesApril 5, 2018
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COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS & ROADMAPS
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) is a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
We provide data, evidence, guidance and examples to help communities improve local health outcomes and advance equity.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY
‣ Describe the County Health Rankings model and how we think about health
‣ Introduce what’s new with the 2018 Rankings
‣ Provide examples of how to use CHR&R resources to spark action in your communities
‣ View a snapshot from Durham County, NC
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County Health Rankings: Defining health in the broadest possible terms
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RANKED MEASURES
Length of life (1)
Quality of life (4)
Smoking (1)
Diet & Exercise (4)
Alcohol & Drug Use (2)
Sexual Activity (2)
Access to Care (4)
Quality of Care (3)
Education (2)
Income (2)
Employment (1)
Family and Social Support (2)
Community Safety (2)
Air and Water Quality (2)
Housing and Transit (3)
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE 2018 RANKINGS?
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2018 OVERALL KEY FINDINGS
‣ This year, we bring new analyses that show meaningful health gaps persist by place and by race/ethnicity.
– In all 50 states, the percentage of low birthweight babies born to Black mothers is worse than in the typical bottom performing counties in their state.
– Significant disparities exist in social and economic opportunities among counties, e.g., high school graduation and employment
– Rates of poverty among children and youth are at least 1.5 times higher than rates among adults aged 18 and older
– Residential segregation of Blacks and Whites is considered to be a fundamental cause of health disparities in the U.S.
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WHAT IS A STATE REPORT?
‣ A County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report that explores the size and nature of health differences by place and race/ethnicity in each state
‣ A resource to help you to begin taking action by exploring evidence-informed approaches
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STATE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
‣ What health equity is and why it matters
‣ Differences in health outcomes within the state by place and racial/ethnic groups
‣ Differences in health factors within the state by place and racial/ethnic groups
‣ What communities can do to create opportunity and health for all
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WHAT DO WE MEAN BY HEALTH EQUITY?
HEALTH EQUITY means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
This requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty and discrimination, and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments, and health care.
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WHY EQUITY?
‣ Equality isn’t enough to close gaps
‣ Our nation’s youth are increasingly more racially and ethnically diverse
‣ Children, youth and families of color do not have the same opportunities and fare even worse in segregated communities
‣ Investing in ALL young people to give them fair opportunities to thrive will ensure our nations success and prosperity
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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
‣ What differences do you see among counties in your state?
‣ What differences do you see by racial/ethnic groups in your state?
‣ How do counties in your state compare to all US counties?
‣ What patterns do you see? For example, do some racial/ethnic groups fare better or worse across measures?
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SNAPSHOT
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SPANISH TRANSLATION
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PEER COUNTY COMPARISONS
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EASIER TO FIND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
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TREND GRAPHS
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LEARN MORE ABOUT MEASURES
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WHAT WORKS FOR HEALTH
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ADDITIONAL MEASURES
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WAYS TO SHARE THE 2018 RANKINGS
‣ Tell your health improvement story
‣ Use social media tools to spread the news – join the conversation at #HealthRankings
‣ Write and submit op-eds to local newspaper—focus on something your community is working on
‣ Host a town hall meeting or a call to action summit
‣ Post a link to www.countyhealthrankings.org on your website
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TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE HEALTH
www.countyhealthrankings.org
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STAYING CONNECTED
‣ Follow @CHRankings
‣ Like Facebook.com/CountyHealthRankings
‣ e-Newsletter, email [email protected] to subscribe
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Visit us at www.countyhealthrankings.org
Kate Kingery Deputy Director, Community TransformationCounty Health Rankings & RoadmapsUniversity of Wisconsin Population Health [email protected]
Astra M Iheukumere Assistant Director, National Partnerships and Community NetworksCounty Health Rankings & RoadmapsUniversity of Wisconsin Population Health [email protected]
THANK YOU!
Roadmaps to Health in Durham County
April 5, 2018
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
Outline
• How County Health Rankings Used
• Importance of Health Equity
• How Durham partners effectively for impact
– Partnership for a Healthy Durham
– Healthy Durham 20/20
– Opioids
– Early Childhood Education
– ACEs
• Durham County Investment in Health
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
Durham
• 6th most populous county North Carolina
o 2016 estimated population of 306,212
o Population is approximately 52% female and
48% male
• Durham County median income is $52,503
• Percentage of Children in Poverty- 24%
o % Children in Poverty (Black)- 33%
o % Children in Poverty (Hispanic)- 41%
o % Children in Poverty (White)- 6%
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
Durham County Health Rankings
• 2018
– 1st: Wake County
– 2nd: Orange County
– 3rd: Camden County
• Durham County
– 2018: 11th
– 2017: 15th
– 2016: 15th
– 2015: 11th
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
How Durham Has Used County Health Rankings
• 2017 Community Health Assessment:
• Durham’s rank among counties
• Data and research
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
How Durham Has Used County Health Rankings
• Press release
• Inform the conversation
• Social Media
• Action planning process
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
How Durham Has Used County Health Rankings
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
2017 Durham County Community Health Assessment Results
2017 Durham County Health Priorities
1. Affordable Housing
2. Access to Healthcare and insurance
3. Poverty
4. Mental Health
5. Obesity, diabetes and food access
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
Durham County Efforts
• Racial Equity Trainings
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
Durham County Efforts
• Partnership for a Healthy Durham
• Healthy Durham 20/20
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
Durham County Efforts
• Opioid Prevention
• Early Childhood Education
• ACEs
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
Why Durham Invests in Health
• People of our
community are our most
important resource
• When everyone thrives,
our whole community
thrives
Durham County Government www.dconc.gov
Questions?
Chairman Wendy Jacobs
Marissa Mortiboy, MPH
Partnership for a Healthy Durham Coordinator
(919) 560-7833
Thank You!
Live. Grow. Thrive.
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Question & Answer Session
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Upcoming Webinars and Events
• Building Healthy Places Webinar (April 12, 2018)
• County Health Day (April 18, 2018)
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THANK YOU!