The new Michigan Public Health Data Dashboard launched by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, is providing policymakers with a data-driven snapshot of public health trends in each State House and State Senate district.
A Department of health and Human services news release says this comprehensive, publicly accessible resource can equip lawmakers, local officials, advocacy groups and the public with key health metrics, enabling them to identify challenges, allocate resources effectively and craft policies to improve health outcomes across Michigan.
The public health metrics currently include health outcomes, including mortality data, blood lead levels, low birth weight and more.
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive and Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC) co-chair says, “We are excited to announce this dashboard and make it available to Michigan policymakers and the public,” adding, “While this will be a valuable tool for state lawmakers; the available information can also be used broadly by local leaders, advocacy groups and individuals, informing and supporting local public health decisions.”
The dashboard can be found at Michigan.gov/HealthStatistics
