We know good health goes beyond medical care and is influenced by economic opportunity, affordable housing, and quality education – all factors that communities can transform. These social determinants of health are the focus of this talk, using data and evidence from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps to learn how to strengthen community efforts to improve health outcomes.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
– Explore the data provided by the Rankings to understand how it affects your community
– Describe the connection of social determinants to the health outcomes
– Explore evidence-based resources to prepare to take action
– Discuss how Carroll County Coalition for Public Health mobilized community-wide approaches to address housing and transportation challenges
– Discuss how Cheshire Medical Center’s Prescribe for Health Program uses provider referrals to connect patients to community-based supports.
– Explore how the Monadnock Living Wage Work Group is working with area businesses to pledge to pay an entry wage equivalent of $15 by 2020.