Matthew Willis, Marin County’s public health officer, wants to help community members, policymakers, and local health leaders understand why people in the county’s poorest census tract tend to die 17 years earlier than those in the wealthiest. His team has been using data to measure the problem, which is related to stunning disparities in cardiovascular mortality. They also want to use storytelling to promote the solution: universal access to primary care along with early prevention measures.
He’s using HealthData+ to tell that story.
HealthData+ is a pilot initiative, launched this year by the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF). The initiative works with seven California counties to bring their data to life using LiveStories, a data visualization company, that transforms datasets into beautifully designed graphs, charts, and tailored maps. “We built an initiative . . . to help users easily visualize, discuss, and present the data that matters,” says LiveStories founder Adnan Mahmud. “HealthData+ drives storytelling through data — but more importantly, it empowers decisionmakers to drive change.” For the full article click here
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