HPI Learning Center

Regardless of what your goal is, this is the place to start if you are new to the HPI or want to learn how to utilize the platform’s advanced features.

The HPI is an easy-to-use, free policy and data platform designed for everyone, from service providers who need to find a quick data point for their grant application to researchers who want to understand how race and place predict health outcomes in their area of study.

FIRST TIME USER RESOURCES

KNOWLEDGE VAULT

HPI 3.0 Launch Materials

Miss our HPI 3.0 Launch on April 6, 2022? Materials can be accessed here.

HPI Guidance

This comprehensive manual supports health departments and healthcare institutions in incorporating the HPI into health equity metrics, for enhanced public health surveillance, optimized population health management, and improved clinical quality.

HPI Ethical use Guidelines

As architects of the HPI we envision a future where community health is a shared priority, and every Californian has the opportunity to thrive. In this pursuit, we recognize the profound impact that data and related tools can have on shaping policies and resource allocation. Learn more here about using the HPI as a compass to guide us toward a healthier, more equitable California.

HPI Technical Information

Want to learn more about the peer-reviewed and published HPI methodology? Check out the resources here.

HPI Data

Download up-to-date HPI data using our API endpoint. Receive an API key, completely free, when you sign up for an HPI account on our map.

Case Studies

The HPI has become a go-to data tool for hundreds of state and local government agencies, foundations, advocacy groups, hospitals and other organizations that want to apply a health equity lens to better direct over a billion dollars in community investments, and to develop critical programs and policies across the state. Read more about HPI case studies here.

BEST PRACTICES

Building upon the success of HPI 2.0 and incorporating invaluable input from our members, HPI 3.0 now includes completely updated data and introduces new and enhanced features to make data more accessible.

Community leaders, academics, advocates and residents will now be able to:
Compare data across geographies and time periods
Examine the link between race and place
Filter geographies by race, ethnicity, and country of origin
Analyze historic redlining data to highlight the impact of racist policies
Track indicator changes over time
Conduct side-by-side map comparisons
View data by  ZIP code and unincorporated areas
Receive policy recommendations tailored to the needs of their community
Access hundreds of new decision-support layers, including measures of equity, diversity, and inclusion; schools, students, and education; climate projections; and housing stock

Anyone can access the HPI platform at map.healthyplacesindex®.org and use it for free. The HPI 3.0 provides community leaders, policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders with sound, validated data to identify and combat inequity and elevate community voices. Some additional ways the HPI 3.0 can be used are outlined below:

  • State and local leaders can use HPI 3.0 alongside input from community residents to prioritize investments, resources, and programming in neighborhoods where health needs are greatest, ensuring that all residents have what they need to be healthy.
  • Planners can use the tool to analyze data and prioritize resources as they update their general or specific area plans.
  • Transportation agencies can use the HPI to inform smart investments in health-promoting infrastructure such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes.
  • Other agencies (e.g. park or public works departments) can use it to evaluate needs, plan investments, and apply for grants.
  • School districts can use the tool to understand the needs of their student body and community or to develop specific policies such as a Safe Routes to School Plans.
  • Community-based organizations can conduct high-level analysis and produce maps that show health inequities in the communities they serve and use this information to influence policymakers or apply for grants.
  • State organizations that span multiple communities or regions of California can use the tool to study the different areas they serve and advocate for increased resources and greater investments in these locations—or suggest that the tool is used to allocate funding and other programs to areas where they will have the greatest impact.

It is important to note that while we’ve outlined these examples above, the HPI was designed to be a versatile and dynamic tool, to be utilized for these efforts and beyond. We are always learning of new ways to use the data to positively affect communities and we are eager to support new ideas that can expand the HPI’s impact even further.

TRAINING AND CONSULTATION

There’s a lot you can do with the Healthy Places Index® for free on the website, but if you want to go more in-depth, or just want to learn more about how to use the HPI in your work, we’re here to help! The Public Health Alliance of Southern California is happy to share our expertise through customized trainings, tailored reports, capacity building and other types of assistance you might need.

We offer assistance in the form of webinars, phone consultations, trainings, plans and assessments, data reports, and other formats that can help you meet your project goals and integrate public health and equity into your work. We can also partner with you as a subcontractor on a Request for Proposals or similar opportunity.

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ADVANCED FEATURES

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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