Empowering Communities with Equity: Discover, Analyze and Transform

Explore how the Equity Mapping Tool (EMT) transforms community health outcomes.

About the EMT

What is the Equity Mapping Tool (EMT)?
- A data-driven tool designed to identify and address health inequities through targeted interventions.
- Importance:
  - Empowers organizations, CHWs and CHW Supervisors to make evidence-based decisions.
  - Highlights Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) disparities.

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Explore Past EMT Trainings!

Check out these past Equity Mapping Tool (EMT) training sessions hosted by Dr. Hyder and Yogita. Learn how to use data-driven insights to advance health equity and drive meaningful change in your community.

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Call to Action

Visit the OSU EMT Public Dashboard
Explore the EMT Hub

Virtual Training

Join a cutting-edge training program tailored for professionals passionate about equity and health. Immerse yourself in scenario-based learning with AI-generated podcasts featuring real data points from the Equity Mapping Tool (EMT), engage in interactive data analysis using the EMT dashboard, and explore practical applications for addressing health disparities. This program equips participants with the skills to transform data into actionable strategies, driving equitable change in public health. Gain insights into resource allocation, policy development, and targeted interventions, and connect with experts and peers dedicated to making a difference in their communities. Together, we’ll turn data into solutions for a healthier, more equitable future.

Program Schedule:

February 2025 – August 2025
- February: Focus on Depression and SDOH. March: Focus on COVID-19 and SDOH.
- April–August: Participant-guided topics.

Collaborators and Key Partners:

Ohio Department of Health (ODH)

Health Impact Ohio (HIO)

The Ohio State University (OSU)

  
    
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Class Materials for 2025

We sincerely apologize that the recording for the April Advanced Class was lost due to a technical error. We understand how valuable this session was, and we’re working to prevent this from happening in the future.

If you would like to register for future lessons or for any questions or concerns.

2025 EMT Training