EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 25 MIN
How Local Governments Are Using City Health Data to Solve Community Challenges
from Voices in Local Government · host Emily Sparks, Ben Spoer, Angelica Wedell, Tina Hamilton
Featured Guest: Ben R. Spoer, PhD, MPH, Program Director, City Health Dashboard and Congressional District Health Dashboard, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health Episode Host: Emily Sparks, Program Director, Thriving Communities, Innovation & Research, ICMAIn this Interview: 1. Learn how local leaders are turning city health data into action. 2. Discover the local government decisions that influence community health every day. 3. Explore real-world examples of data-driven problem-solving and grant success. 4. See how neighborhood-level insights can help target resources where they're needed most. Resources Mentioned: cityhealthdashboard.com congressionaldistricthealthdashboard.com
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How can local governments use city health data to make smarter decisions, improve community outcomes, and secure resources for the residents they serve? In this episode of Voices in Local Government, host Emily Sparks of ICMA sits down with Ben R. Spoer, PhD, MPH, Program Director of the City Health Dashboard and Congressional District Health Dashboard at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Ben shares how local governments across the country are using neighborhood-level health data to identify community needs, strengthen grant applications, address disparities, and turn data into action.
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