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1	Ohio Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System YRBS: Youth Risk Behavior Survey The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is a population-based survey of students in grades 9 through 12. Until recently, little was known about the prevalence of behaviors practiced by young people that put their health at risk. The YRBS, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), now provides such information. The YRBS provides information on risk behaviors among young people to more effectively target and improve health programs. The YRBS is conducted every two years. Ohio has participated in the YRBS since 1993. The Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addition Services, and the Ohio Department of Mental Health jointly sponsor the Ohio YRBS.
2	“Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health a newly published report available at www.cdc.gov/eval/framework.htm,
3	Healthy Ohio Program – Ohio Department of Health Healthy Ohio is a key component of Governor Ted Strickland’s comprehensive health care reform initiative and is located in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Healthy Ohio’s goal is to improve the health of all Ohioans to create a better quality of life, assure a more productive workforce and equip students for learning, while also contributing to the more efficient and cost-effective use of medical services. Healthy Ohio’s three core program areas of health promotion, disease prevention and health equity work collaboratively with public and private partners and consult with the Healthy Ohio Advisory Council to create the changes in communities, worksites, schools and health care settings that lead to better health for all Ohioans.
4	The Guide to Community Preventive Services The Guide to Community Preventive Services is a free resource to help you choose programs and policies to improve health and prevent disease in your community. Systematic reviews are used to answer these questions:
5	Ohio Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Ohio BRFSS Mission Statement: “To provide high quality data, and analyses, to identify high-risk populations for health behaviors that increase the risk of diseases, adverse physical conditions, and injuries, and to support the evaluation of interventions concerned with the prevention of disease, adverse physical conditions, and injuries in Ohio.”
6	The Surgeon General's Prescription for Health The interactive prescription allows the Web site visitor to choose up to 4 recommendations for good health and receive selected Web resources to support behavior change.
7	National Center for Health Statistics Welcome to the National Center for Health Statistics' website, a rich source of information about America's health. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, we compile statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of our people. We are a unique public resource for health information - a critical element of public health and health policy.
8	Center for Public Health Statistics and Informatics (CPHSI) Purpose: Health data is a valuable resource critical to meet ODH strategic and programmatic needs. ODH requires a centralized area responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, dissemination and use of health data to support the mission of protecting and promoting the health of Ohioans. Furthermore, as funds are reduced, it is critical to efficiently collect and manage health information, including electronic health information exchange--essential to reduce health system costs both private and public.
9	School Health Index (SHI) The SHI is a self-assessment and planning tool that schools can use to improve their health and safety policies and programs. It's easy to use and completely confidential.
10	Youth Physical Activity Guidelines Toolkit These guidelines reflect the most up-to-date research about youth physical activity and associated health benefits.
11	New SOPHE Publication: Tools of the Trade II Back by popular demand, the second edition of Tools of the Trade features 24 Tools of the Trade columns. Topics in Tools of the Trade II: Tools for Translating Health Education Theory Into Practice include survey question development, health policy analysis criteria, budget planning and revision, Web sites and blogs, and partnership development and maintenance—among many other topics. Unveiled at the SOPHE 60th Annual Meeting, this book can be purchased through the SOPHE Online Store. Back by popular demand, the second edition of Tools of the Trade features 24 Tools of the Trade columns. Topics in Tools of the Trade II: Tools for Translating Health Education Theory Into Practice include survey question development, health policy analysis criteria, budget planning and revision, Web sites and blogs, and partnership development and maintenance—among many other topics. Unveiled at the SOPHE 60th Annual Meeting, this book can be purchased through the SOPHE Online Store.
12	Public Health Week Toolkit 2010 Partner Toolkit For more than a decade, communities around the country have celebrated National Public Health Week (NPHW) each April to help protect and improve our nation’s health. This year, NPHW 2010 will focus on the special role communities play in building a healthier America. The NPHW 2010 theme is “A Healthier America: One Community at a Time.” We are asking everyone to champion public health by making healthy changes-big and small-in their families, individual neighborhood, workplaces and schools. We each have a role to play in reaching our goal and the 2010 Partner Toolkit aims to help you get involved. In it you will find fact sheets, media outreach materials, suggested community events, legislative information and resources to use throughout NPHW. Start planning your NPHW event today! Student Toolkit April 9, 2010 will mark the beginning of the American Public Health Association Student Assembly (APHA-SA) 1st annual Public Health Student Day! Join Students from around the nation as they help educate their campus and local communities about what constitutes a healthier America. The 2010 Student toolkit aims to help students become involved during the week. In it you will find daily fact sheets, campus media outreach materials, suggested campus and community wide events and resources to use throughout NPHW.