Collective Impact in the Lehigh Valley
For the Rider-Pool Foundation, the goal was simple: how could they use the ongoing economic development to spur movement for community development, as well? Read more
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Data Viz: Gun Control
Gun violence impacts overall community health in a multitude of ways. From court system costs, evolving suicide rates, and access to physical and mental health care providers, to adverse childhood experiences, stunted economic development, and losses to employers, gun violence has its finger on the pulse of our communities. There have been more than 340 … Read more
Poverty and the Risk for Severe Influenza Outcomes
From access to quality education and job opportunities, to adequate sidewalks and green spaces, social and environmental factors have a huge impact on the health and well being of residents within a community, especially communities in poverty. Access to health care – including vaccinations and treatment for influenza – is no different. On average, tens of … Read more
Who Are the Uninsured?
This article was written by Luke Rogers. It was originally published in Random Samplings on September 19, 2017. In 2016, there were about 27.3 million people (8.6 percent of the population) who lacked health insurance coverage according to the latest American Community Survey data. You may wonder what the uninsured population looked like. Were the … Read more
Data Viz: Broadband Access and Usage
A recent report from the United States Census Bureau highlights usage rates of broadband across the nation. Read more
Boosting Health in Everyone’s Hometown
By Jay Walljasper, Senior Fellow at On the Commons and editor of OnTheCommons.org Good health means more than good medical care. Many other things affect how long we live and how healthy we feel—conditions in our housing and neighborhoods, the social and physical environment of our communities, economic opportunities and the levels of stress in our lives. … Read more
Here’s What You Can Do on Community Commons
We’re glad you’re here and excited to show you the great tools you can use on Community Commons to help with your work. Read more