Action Four
Action 4
Create opportunities to educate and inform policymakers and community leaders on nonmedical factors of health
Why This Matters
There is a critical need to help policymakers and community leaders better understand nonmedical factors impacting health. Building this understanding can lead to more informed and balanced decisions and policies that address the underlying issues affecting community well-being.
Purpose
To explore opportunities to educate community leaders and policymakers about policy approaches that address nonmedical factors of health (food, housing, and/or transportation).
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Objective 4.1: Explore the housing and transportation policy landscapes in South Carolina to determine how to prioritize a focus area.
Activity 4.1.1: Explore the landscape
Activity 4.1.2: Develop and coordinate opportunities for alignment with the South Carolina Food Insecurity Risk Map (FIRM)
Activity 4.1.3: Develop a plan for collaborating with community coalitions, community leaders, and local and state policymakers to deliver training and education on policies that address nonmedical factors of health