Data Resources

  • The Opioid Epidemic in Northwest Connecticut - 2017 Report

    This is a comprehensive report about the impact of opiates on Northwest Connecticut (Litchfield County) and the state as a whole. It includes Connecticut data from a variety of sources including CTDPH, DMHAS, and area hospitals. According to the report, in 2012, there were 357 accidental overdose/ intoxication deaths in Connecticut. By 2015, that number more than doubled to 723 deaths. In 2016, there were 917 deaths.

    Aug. 25, 2017

    Health, Public Safety

  • Guilford Community Report 2017

    Please see main report page for more information.

    Jun. 26, 2017

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing

  • Branford Community Report 2017

    Please view the main report page for more information.

    Jun. 26, 2017

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing

  • How States Engage in Evidence-Based Policymaking: A national assessment

    Evidence-based policymaking is the systematic use of findings from program evaluations and outcome analyses ("evidence") to guide government policy and funding decisions. By focusing limited resources on public services and programs that have been shown to produce positive results, governments can expand their investments in more cost-effective options, consider reducing funding for ineffective programs, and improve the outcomes of services funded by taxpayer dollars.

    Feb. 16, 2017

    Civic Vitality

  • The new ecosystem of health data keeps getting bigger: Tipsheet on public health datasets available from CMS

    This file is a collection of links to public health datasets maintained by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as well as other Federal agencies. An excerpt from the file, posted by Charles Ornstein on Google Drive in December 2016:

    Jan. 4, 2017

    Health

  • Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Community Health Needs Assessment Report 2016

    Adapted from the Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center CHNA report's Executive Summary:  

    Oct. 22, 2016

    Community Wellbeing Survey, Health

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