Category: Open Science
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The 2025 SDOH & Place Symposium
From June 14th to 15th in Chicago, the SDOH & Place Project Symposium showcased the incredible dedication and innovative approaches of our community in addressing social determinants of health and place-based inequities. Fifteen SDOH & Place Fellows showcased their web mapping applications centered in equity, while community and health leaders joined to share progress in…
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The Inaugural SDOH & Place Project Symposium
From June 14th to 15th in Chicago, the SDOH & Place Project Symposium showcased the incredible dedication and innovative approaches of our community in addressing social determinants of health and place-based inequities. Fifteen SDOH & Place Fellows showcased their web mapping applications centered in equity, while community and health leaders joined to share progress in…
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October Speaker Series: Creating OldInsuranceMaps.net
Creating A Public Space for Georeferencing Historical Sanborn Maps Adam Cox, MS, MLIS. Friday, October 27th @ 12 pm CST sat the 2049 Natural History Building or on Zoom. At 1:00 pm CST, after the talk, we will also be hosting a brown bag networking session until 1:30pm. Adam Cox, MS, MLIS, will present about…
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ChiVes Data Collaborative: Uncovering the Nature of Chicago’s Environment
Chicago’s urban environment has profound impacts on the health of communities and individuals. A handful of key metrics―tree cover, air pollution estimates, heat island effects, traffic volumes, and social vulnerability index― help to reveal where in the city people face particular challenges as we work towards a healthier Chicago. With an eye toward the sustainable…
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Does Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Match Community Vulnerability?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the disruption and shortage of treatment options for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) has been linked to significantly higher rates of overdose deaths across the country. How might an improved understanding of current community-level availability of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) inform future responses to pandemics or natural disasters…
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AAG 2022 Call: Spatial Data Science for Impact
The Healthy Regions & Policies Lab and the Center for Spatial Data Science share an open call for proposals for in-person and/or virtual contributions for an AAG 2022 special session on Spatial Data Science for Impact.
Healthy Regions & Policies Lab 