In the News

Welcome to the PLACE MATTERS News & Media section!

Studies have shown that where you live, can predict your health and well-being. There are a number of factors that shape the social and economic conditions in communities (housing, housing, transportation, education).  The news & media section will highlight both national and community "placed" based news, including stories and articles that illustrates both successful models that reduce health disparities, and those that have a negative impact on health outcomes.

View our recently released Community Health Equity Reports (CHER)

Place Matters for Health in Alameda County: Ensuring Opportunities for Good Health for All

View media from our 2nd Annual National Health Equity Conference:

     Place Matters: Models of Action, Innovation & Collaboration

Dr. Brian Smedley of the Joint Center's Health Policy Institute presents findings from the PLACE MATTERS Community Health Equity Reports

Geoffrey Canada of the Harlem Children's Zone delivers a keynote speech on "Making Equity Happen"

Dr. Howard Frumkin of the University of Washington School of Public Health delivers a keynote speech on "Making Healthy Spaces"

Click here to view more media from the conference.