Resources

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) - The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and its members, the chief health officials of the United States, the U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assuring excellence in state-based public health practice. On the ASTHO CHSI website, users will be able to access resources and links related to CHSI.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CDC.gov is CDC's primary online communication channel. CDC.gov provides users with credible, reliable health Data and Statistics, as well as information on Diseases and Conditions, Emergencies and Disasters, Environmental Health, Healthy Living, Injury, Violence and Safety, Life Stages and Populations, Travelers' Health, Workplace Safety and Health and more¡­ Look here to easily find CDC's best resources to help you plan, implement and evaluate community health interventions and programs to address chronic disease and health disparities issues. You'll find links to hundreds of useful planning guides, evaluation frameworks, communication materials, behavioral and risk factor data, fact sheets, scientific articles, key reports and state and local program contacts.

Health Resources and Services Administration - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As the Nation's "Access Agency," HRSA focuses on uninsured, underserved, and special needs populations. The HRSA Geospatial Data Warehouse provides a single point of access to current HRSA information, health resources, and demographic data for reporting on HRSA activities. Look here for access to the HRSA Geospatial Data Warehouse.

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is the national organization representing local health departments (LHDs). NACCHO supports efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems. LHDs can find resources on the NACCHO site that will help them use CHSI to understand and improve community health.

National Association of Local Boards of Health - Boards of health are responsible for assuring the provision of adequate public health services in their communities. CHSI gives local boards/public health agencies another tool for improving their community's health.

National Library of Medicine (NLM) Resources - The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is the largest medical library in the world. It is part of the National Institutes of Health, which is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NLM provides access to health resource information for consumers and public health workers. Look here to find links to diverse community health resources, including the MedlinePlus consumer health website and a variety of local, state, and community health resources as well as access to collaborative sites containing information from government agencies, public health organizations, and libraries.

Public Health Foundation (PHF) - The Public Health Foundation (PHF) is dedicated to achieving healthy communities through research, training, and technical assistance. On the PHF web site, CHSI users can find ideas on how to use their profiles, work with the media, and develop governmental and non-governmental policies using the indicators as a guide. Users can also find additional resource links and frequently asked questions (FAQs).