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First page of Public Health Policy Information Sheet
Public Health Policy Information Sheet
Resource - Policy Brief
Brought to you by WE Public Health
Published on 09/12/2024
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Maternal and Infant Health
Topic - Quality Of Life
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Estimating Community Health Outcomes with An Equity-Informed Social Capital Measure
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Community Commons
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An Introduction to Social Capital
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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CC Contributors Network
Story
Published on 12/19/2023
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Joy as Healthcare: Advancing Health Equity for Gender Expansive People
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 06/25/2024
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Taking Action for Trans Rights: Our Favorite Tools, Resources, and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Taking Action for Reproductive Justice: Our Favorite Tools, Resources, and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Intro to Traumatic Stress: Trauma, Stress, and Trauma-Informed Practice for Community Health and Well-Being
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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The Black History of Public Health: From Legacies of Racism and Resistance to Futures of Equity and Justice
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Staff Pick!
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Taking Action to End Gun Violence: Our Top Tools, Resources, Stories, and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Centering Black Voices
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Beyond Inclusion: Pronoun Use for Health and Well-Being
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Taking Action for Suicide Prevention
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 07/22/2024
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Accessibility and Disability Equity Library
Library
Published on 09/01/2022
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Our Favorite Data Sources Part II
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 07/09/2024
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An Introduction to Data Equity
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
A collage of images of LGBTQ+ people and LGBTQ+ safe spaces.
The Power of Inclusive Spaces: LGBTQIA+ Health and Well-Being
Story - Original
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LGBTQ+ Health Equity Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 03/01/2022
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Transgender and Nonbinary People
Topic - People
A collage of four photos of community members engaging in dialogue.
Dialogue as a Process for Community Change
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Taking Action for Climate Justice: Our Top Tools, Resources, Stories, and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 02/20/2024
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An Introduction to the Opioid and Substance Use Framework
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 05/21/2024
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Foundations for Community Health Data Users
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 04/17/2024
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Gun Safety
Topic - Possibilities
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The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Public Health
Story - Original
Published on 02/06/2024
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Centering Young Black Leaders in the Face of a Looming Climate Crisis
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 02/22/2024
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Civic Engagement
Topic - Quality Of Life
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Social Capital
Topic - Quality Of Life
March Washington for climate justice. Photo Vlad Tchompalov via Unsplash. A teal banner spanning the top of the image reads
Climate Justice
Topic - Possibilities
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Sexual and Reproductive Health
Topic - Quality Of Life
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Indigenous Knowledge Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 08/04/2022
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Arts and Culture
Topic - Quality Of Life
A collage of images of diverse people of different ages, genders, ethnicities, and situations. A yellow banner spanning the top of the image reads
Trafficked People
Topic - People
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An Introduction to Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Change
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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An Introduction to Local Data
Story - Original
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Data Accessibility
Topic - Data & Assessment
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College Students
Topic - People
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Community Indicator Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 01/10/2024
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An Introduction to the Burden of Disease Framework
Story - Original
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Spaces and Libraries Channel
Story
Mapping and Data Tools Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Hispanic and Latinx People
Topic - People
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BIPOC Health Equity Library
Library
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 09/27/2022
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Advancing Equitable Economies Policy Library
Library
Brought to you by WIN Network
Published on 04/20/2021
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Contributing Writer: Anisa Ahmed
Story
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Data Equity
Topic - Possibilities
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Seven Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being
Topic - Possibilities
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Maps and Data
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
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Community Health Improvement Plans
Topic - Data & Assessment
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An Introduction to Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
Story - Original
Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 09/19/2023
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Cultural Humility and Competence
Topic - Possibilities

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