From the report introduction:
"This report, [prepared for CT Office of Health Strategy], accompanies the release of the Connecticut Self-Sufficiency Standard for 2019. It offers detailed data and analysis to help shape policies in Connecticut that support families. These data are also the building blocks of a new Connecticut HealthCare Affordability Standard that will be released in 2020."
"The report addresses several questions:
This article by Nathan Kim and Cynthia Farrar discusses the varied implications of economic reopening in Connecticut, as well as a resident-led video produced by DataHaven and Purple States.
DataHaven prides itself in empowering people to create thriving communities by collecting and ensuring access to data on well-being, equity, and quality of life. The classroom is a fundamental and formative space where understanding of social justice, human rights, equity, and community well-being is fostered. Educators serve a pivotal role in empowering and informing youth, encouraging their voices and giving them the proper tools to enact change in their communities. We want to help provide educators with materials and resources to support these endeavors.
Jul. 27, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Education, Health, Housing
Towards Health Equity in Connecticut: The Role of Social Inequality and the Impact of COVID-19, is a comprehensive new report that summarizes five broad social determinants of health and discusses how various groups of people are affected by their opportunities in each category. Each section begins with general comparisons of many groups across several indicators, and ends with an example of how those social circumstances relate to a specific health outcome.
Jun. 18, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety
In 2018 and 2019, the Greater Waterbury Health Partnership (GWHP) assessment examined indicators related to health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and social factors. This 2020 report is an executive summary of the full assessment, which makes extensive use of many data resources from DataHaven and other sources, including the DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey and CDC 500 Cities program.
Apr. 25, 2020
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing