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August 24, 2020
Indiana FSSA introduces the Hoosier Health and Well-Being Atlas
Tool aggregates nearly two years of applicant data into map to help identify the most pressing needs of Hoosiers and their communities
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the launch of a new statewide, interactive map showing the prevalence of unmet social needs throughout the state, community by community. With the data, communities can identify and prioritize emerging social needs and target services to proactively and strategically address those needs.
The information is just one example of how state agencies can answer Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s Tuesday, Aug. 18 call to action to shape change regarding equity and inclusion. The well-being atlas will shed light on disparity data across all counties.
“This type of data, which includes age, race and education demographics, will help us uncover disparities our populations face in accessing services needed to provide for their families, seek medical care, find and keep gainful employment, and pursue a safe and healthy life,” Governor Holcomb said.
The “Hoosier Health and Well-Being Atlas” highlights two years of data volunteered by Hoosiers when they apply for state health coverage programs, food assistance or emergency cash assistance. The site launched today at www.FSSA.in.gov. See the map here: https://www.in.gov/fssa/5714.htm.
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