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At the Trust, we use data to support ways to improve the health and quality of life of people with low incomes in Forsyth County and around the state. Our Data Resource Library now offers tools and reports relevant to our Health Improvement and Local Impact programs.  You can browse through all content or select topics such as ACES, Early Childhood Education, Medicaid, Social Determinants of Health and more.

About These Tools

The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is presenting data tools developed by local NC partners and researchers, but did not create them. These tools may be subject to copyright, and should be used within the terms of use outlined in any copyright restrictions.

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We hope you find these tools useful. We advise you to keep in mind that the content in these tools may cover sensitive issues that could be triggering for certain individuals.

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Category: Updated Annually

N.C. Maternal and Infant Health Data Dashboard

Author: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources, Dashboard, State Data Source
Existing Data Sources

This is a dashboard showing trends in racial/ethnic inequities, maternal age, maternal education, and geographical differences across important health indicators for maternal and infant health in North Carolina.

HNC 2030 Scorecard: Forsyth County 2021-2024

Author: Forsyth County Department of Public Health
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources, Dashboard
Existing Data Sources

This scorecard represents Forsyth County Public Health’s Community Health Improvement Plan, highlighting progress across five key health priorities, including infant mortality and the infant mortality disparity ratio.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- National Center for Health Statistics
Tool Type: Data Collection, Questionnaire / Survey, Existing Data Sources, National Data Source, Sample Resources, Guides, Reports
Sample Resources

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) measures the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States and includes both interviews and physical examinations. In addition to demographic, socioeconomic, dietary, and health-related questions, the NHANES also contains medical, dental, and physiological measurements, as well as laboratory tests administered by highly trained medical professionals.

North Carolina Data Portal

Author: Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems- University of Missouri Extension
Tool Type: Data Collection, Questionnaire / Survey, Existing Data Sources, Dashboard, National Data Source, Sample Resources, Assessment, Data Visualization, Notes, Reports
Sample Resources

The North Carolina Data Portal provides users with access to data, maps, and tools required to conduct community health assessments and other public health activities. North Carolina’s NC Data Portal is poised to serve as the primary source of secondary health data for most local health departments.

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tool Type: Data Collection, Questionnaire / Survey
Data Collection

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System is a system of state-based telephone surveys that collects info about chronic disease and injury risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and access to health care.

Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool

Author: Council on Environmental Quality
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources, Dashboard, National Data Source, State Data Source
Existing Data Sources

The Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool provides information about environmental health burdens on communities.