The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has acknowledged the 2018 County Health Rankings & Road-maps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This study highlights the many community factors that influence health and uses established data, much of which is available from the department. These rankings use data related to physical environments, social and economic factors, health behaviors and clinical care. In Sarasota County, the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is designed to address specific opportunities for improved health that have been identified by the community. The department has partnered with many stakeholders to implement the CHIP and collaborates regularly to track progress. The priority areas are healthy weight, behavioral health, including substance abuse and mental health, and access to care. The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps confirm the direction of the priority areas and work in the community. To explore more health indicators in your county, visit the website below.

Florida Health Charts