Mapping Public Health

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Mapping Public Health logo.

Sponsor:

THRC's Community Health and Economic Resilience Research (CHERR) Center of Excellence

PI:

Dr. Shadi Maleki

Research Pillar(s):

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A briefcase icon with a Red Cross symbol, meant to represent the STEM and Healthcare Workforce priority.
A head icon with a heart in place of a brain, meant to represent the Personal Health and Wellbeing pillar.
An icon of an medical monitor showing heart beat activity, meant to represent the Digital Healthcare Transformation pillar.
An ambulance moving at high speed with the siren on, meant to represent the Emergency Preparedness pillar.

This online course provides participants with the skills and tools necessary to access, analyze, visualize, and share spatial data. Participants will utilize ArcGIS Online, a geographic information science software, to conduct location-based analysis applied in public health.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:  

  • Develop a basic understanding of GIS fundamentals and their applications in public health.
  • Access and import publicly available health data for analyzing and creating map layouts  
  • Create a Story Map and an interactive dashboard to showcase their analysis and maps  
  • Publish and share maps, story maps, and dashboards  

Place-based analysis provides a deeper understanding of the factors influencing health outcomes. This understanding is crucial for effective planning, prioritizing efforts, and targeting assistance to the communities most in need. 

No prior experience working with data is necessary for this course.

Researchers & Collaborators

Headshot of Dr. Shadki Maleki.

Dr. Shadi Maleki

Researcher, THRC

COURSE OVERVIEW

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