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  • Measure of America

    Measure of America, at measureofamerica.org, is a tool for understanding the distribution of well-being and opportunity throughout America. The American Human Development Project provides easy-to-use yet methodologically sound tools for understanding the distribution of well-being and opportunity in America and stimulating fact-based dialogue about key issues: health, education, and living standards.

    Nov. 10, 2014

    Demographics, Economy, Health

  • What the Doctor Ordered: Urban Farming

    [Excerpt] At a dead-end street in a blighted section of this city, crumbling roofs of old factories, smokestacks and the Interstate 95 overpass loom overhead, casting long shadows on an October afternoon. Along one end of a field, children play soccer; on the other, men stand around motorcycles, sipping from beer cans.

    Nov. 6, 2014

    Health

  • New Haven alders review health data, aim to help residents lead longer lives

    [Excerpt] About 15 members of the Board of Alders stuck around after Monday night’s meeting to hear the results of a city health data report, a presentation that featured a ward-by-ward breakdown of the biggest health risks facing residents.

    Oct. 6, 2014

    Health

  • Community Report Card for Western Connecticut: Community Health Improvement Action Plan

    In response to the key findings and recommendations from the most recent Community Report Card for Western Connecticut (CRC), the CRC SteeringCommittee convened two Community Health Conversations with key community stakeholders in October 2012. During the Conversations, the need for collective commitment and responsibility in the prioritization of health issues and development of an action plan for health improvement were emphasized. The objectives of the Community Health Conversations were to: 1) obtain input and insight from a diverse group of stakeholders, 2) reac

    Jan. 31, 2014

    Health

  • A New Haven citywide diet? Let the healthful eating begin

    [Excerpt] A study last year found that in six city neighborhoods surveyed, seven of 10 people were either overweight or obese.

    Jan. 10, 2014

    All DataHaven Programs, Health

  • Manchester Memorial Hospital & Rockville General Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment Final Report 2013

    This Community Health Needs Assessment was carried out in 2013 to identify current and future healthcare needs in the community and to improve and strengthen programs and services provided to address them. They surveyed residents in the service area and local community agencies, and compiled this report which addresses areas of interest, including cancer, diabetes, and prenatal care.

    Dec. 31, 2013

    Health

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