National Association of Counties
Transportation, social support networks, employment, education, housing and income contribute to up to 40 percent of a person’s overall health, and county policies can significantly impact these social determinants. Many counties have fostered collaboration across the numerous sectors that affect social determinants in order to build healthier communities. These counties will share how they expanded the definition of health in their counties to create a county-wide culture of health.
<p>Ensuring that parents and caregivers have access to what they need to raise healthy babies helps build a strong foundation for all future learning and development.
<p>Ensuring that parents and caregivers have access to what they need to raise healthy babies helps build a strong foundation for all future learning and development.
<p><em>A Modern Approach for Elected Officials to Connect Policy to Accountability</em></p>
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<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential,
