McHenry County Launches New Health Atlas to Support Data-Driven Health Improvements
McHenry County Launches New Health Atlas to Support Data-Driven Health Improvements
The McHenry County Department of Health has officially launched the McHenry County Health Atlas, a dynamic, interactive platform powered by Metopio. Designed to provide residents, healthcare providers, community organizations, and policymakers with easy access to critical health data, the Atlas features over 301 health indicators visualized through maps, charts, and tables. This powerful tool enhances decision-making and promotes collaboration by offering insights into local health disparities and trends. The Health Atlas integrates trusted public health data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau and CDC, along with unique local datasets, to drive data equity and improve health outcomes across McHenry County.
CHICAGO IL – 9/17/2024 The McHenry County Department of Health has launched its new Health Atlas, a powerful and interactive platform designed to give residents, community organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders easy access to crucial health data.
Powered by Metopio, the McHenry County Health Atlas provides users with over 301 health-related indicators, which can be visualized in maps, charts, graphs, and tables. This initiative enables more informed decision-making, collaboration, and understanding of health disparities across the county.
“The launch of the McHenry County Health Atlas is a pivotal step in advancing our mission to protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of those who live, learn, work, and play in McHenry County,” said Melissa Adamson, Public Health Administrator at the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH). “This tool provides residents, healthcare providers, and community leaders with critical, real-time data to make informed decisions that foster healthier outcomes across our community. The Atlas is an important resource in our ongoing efforts to collaborate and target initiatives that improve the overall well-being of McHenry County.”
The McHenry County Health Atlas simplifies access to data that was previously spread across various sources, making it easier for anyone to review, explore, and compare health trends over time. By offering local context and insights into the many factors influencing health, the Atlas is a key tool for addressing the root causes of health challenges in McHenry County.
The platform draws on trusted data sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other public health datasets. McHenry County has incorporated unique local datasets and looks to collaborate with the community to continue to identify and add the most relevant information.
““Providing communities with better access to better data is central to our mission at Metopio. McHenry County is leading the way by focusing on data equity and continuing to foster collaboration with the community. We are excited to support their efforts to drive positive health outcomes with our platform.””
Metopio’s award-winning platform offers communities of all sizes the ability to implement cloud-based technology quickly, providing both verified data and accessible visualization tools to help users understand their community’s health landscape—regardless of their data science background. Metopio continues to lead the way in advancing health equity and supporting local solutions that create healthier, more resilient communities.
For more information about the McHenry County Health Atlas and how it can be used to support health initiatives across the county, visit healthymchenrycounty.org/.