HEALTH
EQUITY
WHY HEALTH EQUITY MATTERS
Health equity is achieved when every person, regardless of race, income, education, gender or other demographics, has access to what they need to be as healthy as possible. At TJC, we believe health equity matters when advocating for access to healthcare and nutrition programs. The goal of health equity is to eliminate health disparities, such as higher rates of infant and maternal mortality, higher rates of chronic conditions and lower life expectancy, that are prevalent for people of color.
That is why we created this brand new Health Equity Dashboard to highlight social determinants of health (SDOH) and health disparities in Tennessee. We are on a mission to raise awareness of these conditions, their impact on peoples lives, and how our advocacy can make a difference. We have collected and analyzed data on this dashboard to inform YOU about the social determinants of health in communities across Tennessee. Use this dashboard to see how the intersection of health, income, and racial disparities impacts Tennesseeans.
DATA DASHBOARD
If you are experiencing technical difficulties on this page or have feedback about the map, please contact our communications team at communicationstjc@tnjustice.org.
On October 3, 2024, TJC hosted a live launch of the data dashboard. This webinar was presented by Jane Dinmwaobi, TJC’s Equal Justice Legal Fellow sponsored by the International Paper, and moderated by Tené Franklin, TJC's Chief Strategy Officer. Watch the webinar recording to experience a demonstration of how to use the dashboard, as well as a discussion of how this dashboard will impact the health landscape of Tennessee.
