September 21, 2021
The Community Health Corner
According to the CDC, community health uses science-based approaches for the greatest health benefit to the greatest number of people by addressing social, economic and structural drivers that impact health. Addressing policies, conditions and inequities that contribute to the poor health of Kansans is the most effective way to tackle big health issues. Being healthy is not just about individual choices, it’s also about the conditions that influence everyone’s health.
LEARN NOW: On September 13, the CDC released the biweekly COVID-19 State of Vaccine Confidence Insights Report of major themes influencing COVID-19 vaccine uncertainty and uptake. The Insights Report identifies emerging issues of misinformation, disinformation, and intervention efforts that can positively impact vaccine confidence across the United States. Along with this national report, check out the COVID-19 rankings of Kansas counties which is updated each week. It is available here.
REGISTER NOW: October 7 (Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. held in-person) 42nd Annual KANSAS ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE by the Wichita State University, Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR). Economic prosperity and community health go hand-in-hand. This annual conference provides insight into current local, state, and national economies, and addressing topics of interest to the community such as agriculture and health. Register here (costs are from $55-$150).
ACCESS NOW: The CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity has posted new maps that show that the number of states with an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35% has nearly doubled since 2018. Access the Adult Obesity Prevalence maps here. CDC encourages the use of person-first language, such as adults with obesity rather than obese adults, when discussing topics like obesity. See the Obesity Action Coalition's Guidelines for Media Portrayals of Individuals Affected by Obesity.
For more information, contact Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@ksu.edu.