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A free platform to discover and practice with place-based data for health equity, connecting the Social Determinants of Health to communities, researchers, policymakers, & health practitioners.

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Social Determinants of Health
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Greenspaces

Greenspaces may combat urban heat island effects, purify air, offer recreation, and improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

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Education

Improved access to education can help in reducing health disparities by increasing job opportunities and income.

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Workplace

At work, exposure to toxins and exploitation detrimentally impacts health, especially among vulnerable groups.

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Medical

Affordable and equitable healthcare access is essential for the well-being of communities.

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Housing

Expensive housing, limited healthy food access, and neighborhood insecurity harm individuals' physical and mental health.

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Join us this June to build community, spark dialogue, and strike inspiration around the Social Determinants of Health & Place.

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The anticipation has been building, and now the moment has arrived to unveil the talented individuals comprising our 2024 cohort. This dedicated group is poised to embark on a transformative journey, harnessing the power of data visualization to drive positive change in their respective communities.

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The journey through the SDOH & PLACE Fellowship continues to unfold, with Day 2 marking another engaging and productive session.

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Healthy Regions & Policies Lab
University of Illinois
Center for Spatial Data Science
National Center for Supercomputing Applications
Siebel Center for Design
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Data Discovery — coming soon!
Our data discovery platform provides access to spatially indexed and curated databases, specifically designed for conducting health equity research.
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Community Toolkit
Enhance your health and equity initiatives with our toolkit. You will be able to create captivating spatial visualizations for community engagement using free and user-friendly tools including open-source GIS tools.
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The SDOH & Place Project's mission is to unravel the application design process essential for developing web applications centered on neighborhood health.
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