Building power for health and equity

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, draws attention to why there are differences in health within and across communities. The program seeks to grow a shared understanding of health, equity and the power of communities to improve health for all. This work is rooted in a long-term vision for all people and places to have what they need to thrive. We recognize that we solve problems better when we include everyone. CHR&R is committed to creating resources and tools that support community-led efforts to accurately diagnose core problems, understand and account for historical context and implement evidence-informed solutions.    

CHR&R believes that differences in opportunity result from our collective decision-making. We can build the will to implement evidence-informed policies and programs that positively influence how resources are allocated, how services are provided, how groups are valued and, ultimately, how and whether we thrive. CHR&R seeks to foster social solidarity and help build community power for health equity.