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Bridgeport Works to Improve Fresh Food Access in Corner Stores

In some areas, corner stores are the only retail food option accessible to nearby residents. Working with corner stores to carry more fresh produce and other healthier food options is one strategy to increase access to healthy foods in food deserts and low income neighborhoods. Five years ago, the City of Bridgeport’s Health Department, working with Southern Connecticut State University and...
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Bringing a public health focus to gun policies

More than 41,000 people in the United States die from gun violence every year. Our team recently updated gun policy strategies in our What Works for Health database featuring the latest research, evidence and implementation examples.

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Bringing Plans to Life

A plan for action is a roadmap for achieving your goals. It comes to life when it includes clear, measurable goals, timelines, and accountabilities for accomplishing the work. With many multi-sector workgroups and successful programs and policy wins across several health focus areas, the Greater Flint Health Coalition (GFHC) had a proven track record for developing strategic action plans that...

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Broadband: A Super Determinant of Health

In this webinar, we will explore the concept of digital redlining and how this has impacted residents' ability to thrive. We'll also demonstrate how users can identify broadband rates in their counties, and explore innovative strategies used to bridge the digital divide in San Antonio.