Explore the New York City 311 Service Request Data Dashboard, an interactive GIS tool that visualizes social determinants of health using 311 service requests across NYC. Developed by Isaac H. Michaels, MPH, the dashboard provides spatial analysis of complaint types, dynamic frequency updates, and GIS overlays. Access the embedded application here or view the full-screen version for a comprehensive analysis of NYC’s health-related service requests.
Explore a comprehensive analysis of county-level health factors versus health outcomes rankings from 2010 to 2023 This page provides detailed graphs and scatter plots for each U.S. state, visualizing trends and correlations between health factors and outcomes as reported by the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps program. Learn how these data can inform public health interventions and improve understanding of regional health disparities. Access detailed visualizations and statistical insights to enhance public health practice and policy.
Discover how disparities in internet access are linked to lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in New York City. A new study by Isaac Michaels and colleagues, published in Preventing Chronic Disease, reveals that communities with limited internet access, particularly in the Bronx and Brooklyn, face significant barriers to vaccination. The research underscores the need for public health strategies that address digital inequities to protect vulnerable populations.
A new interactive web application developed by Isaac H. Michaels, MPH, visualizes health determinants using NYC 311 service request data. Presented at the 2019 New York State Population Health Summit, this tool enables users to analyze and map social and environmental factors influencing public health across NYC. The application is built with open-source software and offers spatial, graphical, and tabular views with dynamic filters.
Explore the link between food distress and smoking among racially and ethnically diverse adults in Schenectady, NY. This study, published in the CDC journal Preventing Chronic Disease, reveals that limited access to healthy food is significantly associated with higher smoking rates, highlighting critical implications for public health strategies aimed at reducing tobacco use and improving nutrition in underserved communities.
A study in the CDC journal Preventing Chronic Disease reveals a significant decline in tobacco availability and advertising in Albany, NY food stores over 12 years, though 74.5% still sold tobacco in 2015. Efforts by local tobacco control, pharmacy industry regulations, and increased retailer fees contributed to these changes. Despite progress, the number of tobacco retailers remains high, suggesting a need for ongoing public health strategies to further reduce tobacco access and advertising in the community.
A new study in the journal The Diabetes Educator reveals that travel distance is a significant barrier for Guyanese immigrants to participation in diabetes intervention programs at faith-based organizations in Schenectady, New York. The research highlights the importance of location in ensuring access to healthcare services for underserved populations.
