Community health data is a powerful tool. It allows public library leaders and local partners to launch conversations and prioritize activities to support community members with reliable health information and services. The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program provides a comprehensive platform for community based organizations of all kinds to examine and take action on community health data. Attendees at this webinar will learn about ways in which cross-sector collaboration can positively influence social and environmental factors that impact community health. Attendees will also gain familiarity with key features of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool for further exploration of these topics. Attendees will also learn how Buffalo & Erie County Public Library has built awareness, partnerships and services in support of community health, using local data and networks.

Presenters:

• Kate Konkle, Community Coach, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
  
• Renée Masters, Information Services/Outreach Librarian, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
  

Moderated by: Liz Morris, WebJunction

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Webinar Attachments

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Related Resources and Links

• WebJunction's Health Happens in Libraries section
• Health Happens in Libraries Guides
  • Supporting Healthy Communities through Health Information and Services (pdf)
  • Understanding Ethics and Privacy in Health Information and Services (pdf)
  • Developing Health Literacy through Health Information and Services (pdf)
• MedlinePlus
• National Networks of Libraries of Medicine - you can identify the Regional Medical Library serving your community here, as well as learn more about free membership for public libraries
  
• County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
  • Action Center
  • What Works for Health
  • Culture of Health Prize
  • On Twitter @CHRankings, Facebook, and for e-newsletter,email chr@match.wisc.edu to subscribe
• Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
  • New York State Department of Health- Health Indicator Reports
  • Erie County Health Department- Community Health Assessment (pdf)
  • Kaleida Health (pdf)