94: Enhancing Brain Health with Data-Driven Solutions

94: Enhancing Brain Health with Data-Driven Solutions

From Public Health Review by ASTHO

September 16, 2024 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode showcases the accomplishments of the inaugural cohort of the Healthy Brain Initiative's Data for Action project.

The Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Data for Action project supports the integration of data on brain health and caregiving into public health planning efforts. State health leaders in the brain health space from Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, and New Jersey participated in the HBI Data for Action initiative as Cohort 1, with support from the Alzheimer's Association and ASTHO. This episode showcases the inaugural cohort's accomplishments. Guests Meghan Fadel: Data for Action Lead; Associate Director, Alzheimer's Association Elizabeth Conklin, MPH: Connecticut Data for Action Participant; Health Program Supervisor; Heart, Brain and Diabetes Health Unit; Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention Section; Community, Family Health, and Prevention Branch; Connecticut Department of Public Health Resources CDC: Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Data Portal Alzheimer's Association: BRFSS and Other Data Resources Alzheimer's Association: E-News ASTHO: Healthy Aging and Brain Health ASTHO: HBI Road Map Module ASTHO: Public Health Review Morning Edition

People in this episode

Guests: Meghan Fadel, Elizabeth Conklin

Topics covered

  • brain health
  • data integration
  • public health planning

Keywords

  • Healthy Brain Initiative
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Cohort 1

Mentioned in this episode

Products: CDC Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Data Portal, BRFSS and Other Data Resources

Places: Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey

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