The Chicago Forum for Justice in Health Policy presented “Reforming Illinois’ Public Health Data Systems” on March 4, 2016, at Loyola University’s Chicago School of Law Health and Medicine. Over 120 participants made up of public health professionals, state and local government staff, researchers, health advocates, insurers, and the general<span. . .

Healthcare has strong geographical ties. There are endless determinants that affect the health of an individual, including physical, social, economic, and cultural considerations. While every individual will have a unique compilation of these factors that will contribute to their health, looking at determinants at the population level allows for more<span. . .