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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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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Interactive Tools

Author: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources, Dashboard
Existing Data Sources

This dashboard provides dataset topics on the CMS program and payment, provider and beneficiary characteristics. For example, it has look-up tools on Medicare inpatient hospitals by provider and services, interactive map tools of Medicare disparities by population or hospital, and dashboards that show the prevalence of 21 chronic conditions by state and comparisons of geographic areas among the Medicare population. The Mapping Medicare Disparities tool is available in English and Spanish.

NC Division of Health Service Regulation- Licensed Facilities

Author: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources, State Data Source
Existing Data Sources

The source provides the listings of the licensed facilities by the type of service they provide their clients in NC, such as adult care homes, mental health facilities, nursing homes, etc.

Small Area Health Insurance Estimates

Author: US Census Bureau
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources, Dashboard
Existing Data Sources

This dashboard is the only source of data for health insurance coverage estimates for all counties in the U.S. by selected economic and demographic characteristics.

An Introductory Guide to Implementation

Author: Burke Katie, Morris Kate, McGarrigle Leona (Center for Effective Services)
Tool Type: Data Collection, Sample Resources, Guides
Sample Resources

This guide provides a framework and concept associated with policy and program implementation for a wide range of audiences, from policymakers to researchers to many others. The tool includes the specific stages taken, evidence-based information, barriers, and historical context regarding implementation.

Columbus County Key Informant Opioid and AOD Survey

Author: Addiction Consulting and Training Associates, LLC
Tool Type: Data Collection, Focus Group / Interview Questions
Data Collection

This survey collects participants’ demographics, attitudes toward existing resources, future support and service needed, and the perspective on service improvement and the impact of substance use on local systems and in Columbus County, NC.

Update to Bladen County Substance Use Strategic Plan

Author: Addiction Consulting at Training Associates and Bladen County Opioid Task Force
Tool Type: Sample Resources, Reports
Sample Resources

This report summarizes progress on the 2019 strategic plan. It includes statistics such as EMS overdose calls in Bladen County 2021, overdose deaths by age, race/ethnicity, and gender in Bladen County 20162020, etc. Further recommendations, along with the estimated budget for the next five years, are made based on the results that have been achieved.

List of Collected Substance Use Data and Sources

Author: BC Data 360
Tool Type: Data Collection, Notes
Data Collection

This resource provides primary data sources related to substance misuse, metrics in Beaufort County, and the data formats available.

Tri-COG Food Ecosystem Economic Development Strategy

Author: Triangle J, Kerr-Tar, and Upper Coastal Plain Councils of Governments
Tool Type: Sample Resources, Guides
Sample Resources

This a brief guide to develop a regional food system model to drive economic development, improve food supply chain, strengthen partnership among diverse stakeholders, and enhance resilience and equity in the local food system. This guide is also a collaboration among 17 counties in North Carolina.