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Book Synopsis: Discover a modern approach to help build healthier communities.Improving health outcomes, increasing access to health care, and building healthier communities requires a modern approach to understanding health and human service issues that are more complex, costly, and devastating than ever before. Public health service agencies around the world rely on geographic information systems (GIS) technology every day to address the opioid epidemic, homelessness, food insecurity, health and racial inequities, and more. By applying GIS, you too can be better able to prepare for and respond to health emergencies and human crises and build the resilience your community will need for the future.
Mapping Community Health: GIS for Health and Human Services explores a collection of real-life case studies about using geographic information system (GIS) technology to help build communities that improve health outcomes and increase accessibility to health care. A “next steps” section provides ideas, strategies, tools, and actions to help jump-start your own use of GIS for health and human services. Supplementary online resources, including additional stories, videos, new ideas and concepts, and downloadable tools and content, extend the value of this book.
Edited by Christopher Thomas, Director of Government Marketing at Esri, Shannon Valdizon, State and Local Government Marketing Lead at Esri, and Matt Artz, an Esri content strategist.
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Are you looking for a modern approach to help build healthier communities and address complex health and human service issues? Look no further than Mapping Community Health: GIS for Health and Human Services (Applying GIS, 6). This essential book explores the power of geographic information systems (GIS) technology in tackling pressing challenges such as the opioid epidemic, homelessness, food insecurity, and health inequalities. By harnessing the capabilities of GIS, you'll gain the tools and knowledge to prepare for and respond to health emergencies and human crises, ensuring your community's resilience for the future.
Mapping Community Health: GIS for Health and Human Services showcases real-life case studies that demonstrate the profound impact of GIS technology on improving health outcomes and increasing accessibility to healthcare. With a comprehensive "next steps" section, this book presents you with a wealth of ideas, strategies, tools, and actions to kickstart your own use of GIS for health and human services. Furthermore, we offer supplementary online resources, including additional stories, videos, new ideas and concepts, and downloadable tools and content, to further enhance your learning experience.
Edited by industry experts Christopher Thomas, Shannon Valdizon, and Matt Artz, Mapping Community Health: GIS for Health and Human Services provides you with invaluable insights from professionals in the field. Christopher Thomas, Director of Government Marketing at Esri, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this book, ensuring that you receive the most up-to-date information. Shannon Valdizon, State and Local Government Marketing Lead at Esri, provides unique perspectives and strategies to help you implement GIS technology effectively in your community. And lastly, Matt Artz, an Esri content strategist, brings his expertise in content creation and strategy to deliver a comprehensive and engaging reading experience.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to health and human services. Take the first step towards building healthier communities by getting your copy of Mapping Community Health: GIS for Health and Human Services today! Click here to learn more.
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