howard health counts.org
DESCRIPTION
This a new website in Howard County, Maryland that provides health indicator data toTRANSCRIPT
Howard Health Counts is a one stop source of non-biased data and information about community health in Howard County, Maryland and healthy communities in general. It is intended to help planners, policy makers, and community members learn about issues, identify improvements, and collaborate for positive change.
HowardHealthCounts.org
Partner OrganizationsThe Howard County Health Department is the Foundation’s primary partner, along with:
•Association of Community Services•Howard County General Hospital•Howard County Chamber of Commerce•Howard County Economic Development Authority•Chase Brexton •Policy Analysis Center
Indicators Reporting Feature Local, State, National and Original Articles Promising Practices section Events Calendar
Features:
Community Snapshot/Dashboard of Indicators
Featured Indicators:
•Health •Quality of life •Public safety •Social environment
Closer look at Indicators….
Report Assistant
Promising Practices
The purpose of the collection of Promising Practices is to inform professionals and community members of successful efforts to create positive change.
Event Calendar
Events for the general public as well as community health advocates.
Links to major health calendars in Howard County.
Upcoming EnhancementsNielsen Claritas data:
Healthy People 2020 data: