Formerly 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health, PLACES provides health data for small areas across the country. This allows local health departments and jurisdictions, regardless of population size and rurality, to better understand the burden and geographic distribution of health measures in their areas and assist them in planning public health interventions.
PLACES Local Data for Better Health
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November 29, 2023
This training from the GW Cancer Center addresses the impact of cancer treatment on the sexual health of cancer survivors.
November 28, 2023
This website presents the Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative, which is aligned with the Cancer Moonshot, focusing on early detection.
November 28, 2023
This communications toolkit is designed to assist hospital systems and state and local health departments in implementing age 9 HPV vaccination messaging.