Updates at RocHealthData
The month of May is National Wildfire Awareness Month. RocHealthData hosts daily updates of wildfires and wildfire smoke across North America. Also, as of mid-May, several county-level data layers are available.
February is American Heart Month: Newly Available Regional Data on Heart Disease
Recently released data show wide variability in heart disease mortality among New York state counties. These data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics System includes information from death certifications for US residents and includes numbers and death rates by county.
Climate Change and the Aging Population: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities
In recent years, discussions on climate change have increasingly highlighted its effects on ecosystems, economies, and human health. However, one often overlooked group in this dialogue is the aging population, who face unique challenges from climate-related risks. In Rochester, Lifespan will highlight this issue at their annual Dr. Rocco Vivenzio Memorial Symposium on September 25th.
Protecting Youth from Skin Cancer: Essential Skin Safety
As Labor Day approaches and summer winds down, it’s important to emphasize sun safety, especially for youth enjoying outdoor activities. Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS) is an organization that educates middle and high school students about skin cancer prevention and early detection.
Addressing Food Insecurity for Children in Rochester on Summer Break
As summer arrives, food insecurity becomes a pressing issue for many children who lose access to the nutritious meals provided by schools during the academic year. To address this, the Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester (SMPR) and the Summer Meals ROC Program offer free meals to children 18 and under at over 35 locations in downtown Rochester, including schools, parks, and libraries.
Data Mapping as a Visualization Tool
City Health Dashboard was recently named the 2023 National League of Cities’ Capstone Challenge Winner for partnering with Rochester, NY (and two additional cities) to explore the long-term impacts of discriminatory housing practices on health.
A Hidden Epidemic
In May 2023, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published a report on what he has identified as a major public health crisis in the United States – isolation and loneliness.
New Maps Available: Preventable Hospitalizations, Influenza Vaccinations, Drought Intensity
New data layers are continually added to the RocHealthData map room. Since August 2023, a total of 11 data sets from a variety of national sources (eg, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Census Department, the National Oceanic … Continued
Heat Vulnerability Index for New York State
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has recently released census-tract level data for heat vulnerability. Defined as the likelihood of injury or harm during period of hot weather, heat vulnerability has been associated with environmental and sociodemographic characteristics including housing density, proximity to open spaces, race, income, and language spoken.
Spray Parks in Monroe County
As the temperatures continue to rise this summer, consider cooling off at a local spray park, mapped at RocHealthData’s map room. While there, view local heat index data.