Healthy Places Index: A New Resource for Measuring Opportunity in Northern Virginia
While Northern Virginia is generally a very healthy place, individual neighborhoods see starkly different health outcomes. A powerful new tool can help local leaders understand the depth of those differences and take action to improve health.
Arlington’s Libraries Go the Extra Mile to Shape Health & Well-Being for Residents
Just as health is about more than health care, libraries are about more than books. Diane Kresh discusses several ways Arlington County's libraries support health equity.
A Conversation with Karla Bruce, Chief Equity Officer of Fairfax County
NVHF President and CEO Patricia Matthews interviews Fairfax County's Chief Equity Officer Karla Bruce to learn more about her first year in the role and the challenges in helping county leaders and residents understand what equity is, why it’s important, and what’s next.
In Arlington, a New Report Reveals Stark Disparities in Health and Well-Being
Life expectancy varies in Arlington by as many as 10 years depending on who you are and where you live in the county. A new community report lays out strategies to chart a path forward.