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Consider taking this survey. Newborn Screening is an essential measure that can detect conditions that may adversely affect an infant's long-term health and survival. By identifying potential health issues early on, we can take necessary action to prevent them from becoming more severe and ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy and happy. Remember, early detection can be life-saving!

✏️ Check out our latest study for valuable insights into the physical activity and nutritional status of adolescents from urban and rural areas of Montenegro. Take a deepest insight into how lifestyle differences impact youth health and explore strategies to enhance their well-being. You can access the full article, published in the BMC Public Health journal (Q1 , IF-4.5), through the link below.⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dMuDqz6h

Related to my piece for NPR @NPRGoatsandSoda: https://lnkd.in/eQ-yKvk8 People won't trust public health when their basic needs aren't being met. Here's data from @pewresearch making this very point: https://lnkd.in/efWpVXy6

Our 2022 - 2023 Community Report is now available online. In the report you will find valuable information from advances in our services and specialties, important community health data and a variety of resources that you may not have known are available to you and your family. To read the Community Report, visit https://bit.ly/3Tx7PyP. #community #report #health #data #resources #SalinasValleyHealth

Data about children’s health for the years 2022 and 2023 is now available at childhealthdata.org.

Sharing a link to a new article from my team about the publicly available composite data measures that describe the SDOH - and how they have been/can be applied to public health, policy, and research. https://lnkd.in/esUwHwQd

🚨 New WorldPop online tool for subnational mapping of child and maternal health and development indicators in selected low- and middle-income countries: https://lnkd.in/gvbWdRBx 🌍 The web application presents a summary of maternal and child health characteristics alongside socio-economic and Sustainable Development Goals-related indicators at subnational scales. Multiple indicators are presented in map, chart, and tabulated form, and for different time points and data sources. More countries to be added soon! 🎥 YouTube demonstration video here: https://lnkd.in/gbRxhitN  

Community Health Information Systems (CHISs) are being used more and more by health workers. But there are no clear guidelines on how these tools can be best used to improve health outcomes. New research from Community Health Impact Coalition highlights how CHISs—with a strong focus on case management and care coordination—could complement and strengthen health information and reporting systems. https://shorturl.at/SS1Af

Discover the power of data-driven insights with the Community Needs Index (CNI). The CNI offers a standardized approach to evaluating socioeconomic factors and health outcomes within ZIP codes. Our innovative dashboard in collaboration with Northern Nevada Public Health enables you to delve into crucial health indicators specific to your area of interest. By highlighting CNI scores, we can understand the significance of considering socioeconomic variables in comprehending health disparities across specific ZIP codes. Access our user-friendly dashboard on the Nevada Tomorrow website today. ⭐ [LINK] https://shorturl.at/ewNR0

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