FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 30, 2018
Media Contact:
Britt Ehrhardt, Public Health Communications Officer
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department
(408) 792-5155
WHAT:
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department will hold a launch event showcasing its new Open Data Portal, an online tool created for county residents to easily access and download health data broken down by city and neighborhood. It hosts data on over 100 health topics, from diabetes to opioids to vegetable consumption. Data is based on the latest local metrics and demographics, such as race, ethnicity and income.
The launch event includes a training that shows nonprofits and community partners how to take full advantage of the data, analytics and tools, to help them make changes in our community that support a healthy county for all residents. Registration is required to attend.
WHO:
Supervisor Ken Yeager, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors
René Santiago, Deputy County Executive and Director of County of Santa Clara Health System
Dr. Sara Cody, Public Health Department Director and County Health Officer
Speakers are available for interviews before and during the event.
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
2310 North First Street, First Floor, Suite 102
County of Santa Clara Charcot Training Center Building
San Jose, CA 95131
Journalists who wish to attend are requested to RSVP.
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