About Us
We Support Public Health & Civic Participation
Democracy makes our communities more inclusive and healthier. Our votes affect health policy, clean air, housing, transit and funding for hospitals. Voting also helps people secure a seat at the table and feel more included within their communities.
When we’re healthier, we’re more likely to vote. And communities that vote experience better health.
The Latest
Health & Democracy Index
Our new analysis compares 12 health indicators to how accessible voting is in each of the 50 states. States with more inclusive voting policies and greater levels of civic participation are healthier. Explore the Index. →
News and Updates
- January 12, 2023: Executive Director, Jeanne Ayers, joined colleagues Dr. Olivia Little, Jonathan Heller, Victoria Faust, Paula Tran, Marjory Givens, and Lili Farhang in publishing a framework for building power to advance health equity in the Journal for Public Health Management & Practice. You can read a blog post by Dr. Little here, and read the full article here.
- January 11, 2023: We hosted a powerful briefing earlier this week featuring guest speakers and panelists that discussed the health sector's role in promoting inclusive democratic practices. Watch the recording here.
- January 6, 2023: Executive Director, Jeanne Ayers, was invited to witness the presentation of the Presidential Citizens Medal honoring those who protected democracy on January 6th. When democracy is healthy people are healthy. You can watch the livestream here.
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