Beyond the Map: GIS, Health & Equity

Let us know what you thought of this episode. We launch our new GIS & Health series with public health leader Johnnie "Chip" Allen, whose career has been dedicated to improving health outcomes through data, geography, and community partnerships.In this opening conversation, Chip shares how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have evolved far beyond mapping to become powerful tools for understanding health inequities, informing policy, and guiding smarter public health decisions. Together, we explore how geography influences health, why reducing disparities isn't the same as achieving health equity, and how the next generation of leaders can use GIS to create healthier, more equitable communities.This episode also offers a preview of the inspiring experts who will join us throughout the series to explore the many ways GIS is transforming public health. Support the show