Have you explored #500Cities? It equips the 500 largest cities with neighborhood-level data to chart a course to better health.

This powerful tool will soon be expanded to every community across the country! #localdata #dataviz #APHA2020

http://bit.ly/500cdcf 

With #500Cities, you can explore city data and compare health across regions and states. The website includes 27 measures of health, including mental and physical health, access to health insurance and preventive screenings. #dataviz #APHA2020 #OFNConf http://bit.ly/500cdcf 

In Houston, @airallianceHOU used #500Cities data to determine the potential effects of a highway expansion project on children's health— looking at increased air pollution and asthma rates. http://bit.ly/500CH 

Across the nation, #500Cities data are driving change.
In Hartford, @CTOpenData identified neighborhood "hotspots" where housing foreclosures were worsening mental health. @Habitat_org & @hartfordhosp used the data to target resources and support.
http://bit.ly/500CT 

In East Oakland, @La_Clinica_ promotoras (volunteer health workers) worked with residents to identify local health needs in #500Cities data, including: diabetes and limited access to healthy foods, mental health issues and acculturation. http://bit.ly/500CR 

Having reliable, local health data has never been more important.

#500Cities data are used to inform the work of public health officials, researchers, nonprofits, and more. http://bit.ly/500cdcf 

Where will #500Cities take your community? Explore this easy-to-use, innovative tool to tell your city’s health story through data.

Soon, all places—from #rural towns to metro centers—will have access to local data to promote health equity. #PowerofRural http://bit.ly/500cdcf