Health improvement through Benchmarking, Priority Setting and Leadership Engagement

Click here to view the Miami-Dade County Community Health Report Card.

Release date: June 22, 2007

Authors
The Miami-Dade County Community Health Report Card is a collaborative project of the Health Foundation of South Florida, the Health Council of South Florida, and over 30 health industry, academic, and community advisors. 
Click here for a full list of contributors.

Summary
By analyzing 93 health indicators in eight general areas of well-being, the 2007 Miami-Dade County Community Health Report Card assesses our community.  The Report Card asks, how well are systems and institutions meeting resident needs?  Grades are given on (1) maternal and child health; (2) the health of people through youth into adulthood; (3) lifestyle practices that influence health; (4) the use of the healthcare system; (5) chronic disease from a prevention approach; (6) the nearly 600,000 persons without health insurance; (7) the safety and support of the community and environment; and (8) issues affecting elders. Grades are employed as a call to action for policy makers and other stakeholders in Miami-Dade County. 

The Report Card identifies areas where resources must be targeted for health improvement.  Best practices and, where possible, data drill downs are also available.

Related Links:
Miami-Dade County Living Healthy, Living Longer Survey: Full Report