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Healthy corridor for all: A community health impact assessment of transit-oriented development policy in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Policy Link, December 2011, 48 pp.
Part of a project to understand the potential impacts of the proposed transit-oriented land use changed on the communities that live in the Central Corridor, this report includes an overview of the project, describes key findings, discusses impacts and identifies recommendations. more info >
The high quality of life in Minnesota: Not equally shared by all
Minnesota Compass, December 2011, 2 pp.
In Minnesota, we take pride in our belief that all people have opportunities to become successful, but how well are we really doing? If you look at key statistics measuring our overall well-being, Minnesota ranks near the top in most categories. But dig a little deeper and you uncover glaring and persistent disparities. more info >
Healthy food, healthy communities: Promising strategies to improve access to fresh, healthy food and transform communities (expanded version
PolicyLink, July 2011, 84 pp.
Presents promising programs and policies that work to increase access to healthy foods in underserved communities. Includes case studies. more info >
Dakota County Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative
Wilder Research, February 2011, 2 pp.
Dakota County Public Health Department was interested in developing strategies to provide effective health information materials to parents and caregivers of young children. Wilder Research staff conducted focus groups with parents and caregivers of young children to learn about key factors in childhood obesity prevention strategies, including eating healthy foods and developing healthy mealtime and exercise habits, communication preferences, and parent perceptions of childhood obesity. more info >
Homegrown Minneapolis: Final report presented to the Health, Energy and Environment Committee of the Minneapolis City Council
Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support, June 2009, 44 pp.
Presents recommendations for the City of Minneapolis to support and expand the local food system. Recommendations are organized into the following categories: Policy, Systems/Tools/Education, Green Jobs, Land Use and Development, and Communications. more info >
Toward an injury-free and violence-free Minnesota: A Working plan for 2010
Minnesota Department of Health, May 2008, 112 pp.
Injuries and violence are leading causes of death and significantly impact health care spending. This report considers strategies to reduce and prevent injuries and violence in MInnesota. more info >
Framing the issues: the positive impacts of affordable housing on health
The Center for Housing Policy, July 2007, 34 pp.
This report focuses on the ways in which the production, rehabilitation or other provision of affordable housing leads to stronger health outcomes for residents. more info >
The Imperatives of reducing health disparities through prevention: Challenges, implications, and opportunities OCTOBER 2006
Prevention Institute, October 2006, 36 pp.
This paper focuses on key community factors that can play a pivotal role in reducing health disparities. It identifies strategies and emerging approaches to improving those factors in communities. more info >
Demographic change and the life circumstances of immigrant families
The Future of Children, July 2004, 31 pp.
A description of the major demographic shifts over the past half-century including statistics reflecting the circumstances of the nation's children across various racial/ethnic groups. more info >
Web sites
The Commonwealth Fund
Research focusing on health care. more info >
National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices
Searchable database of interventions designed to promote mental health or prevent or treat mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders. more info >
CDC Adolescent and School Health
Information, data, and statistics on youth health topics. more info >
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Links to CDC resources, public health associations, state health departments, and more. more info >
Health Policy Guide
Evidence-based policies in public health, including violence prevention. more info >
Minnesota County Health Profiles
Minnesota Department of Health data on 200 health indicators for Minnesota counties and the state as a whole. Data fall under five themes: demographic and vital statistics, morbidity and health care utilization data, chemical health indicators, environmental health data, and maternal and child health data. more info >
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. Includes information, reports, news, and statistics on substance abuse and mental health issues. more info >
Kaiser Family Foundation
A non-profit, private operating foundation that focuses on health care issues. Research topics include racial disparities, health insurance, Medicaid, state health policy, and more. more info >
Project CORK
Resource on substance abuse. Includes a searchable database of articles, subject bibliographies, screening tests, and a list of other resources. more info >
National Center for Health Statistics Research Data Center
A source of national and state health data. more info >
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