What Do We Track?

Currently, the MCPHD Tracking Portal focuses on:

• Hospitalization and Emergency Department (ED) Visits
• Community Water Systems
• Private Well Water

Coming soon: expanded data on radon, food security and safety, climate and weather, demographics, and more.

Use the drop down menu at the top of the page to select data topics.

Key Terms & Definitions

• Environmental Tracking
  The ongoing collection, integration, analysis, and sharing of data related to environmental hazards, human exposures, and health outcomes.

• Health Outcomes
  Data that reflects the prevalence of specific health conditions within a population. Examples include asthma, heart attacks, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Environmental Health
  A branch of public health focused on the interactions between people and their environment. It aims to promote healthier communities by addressing environmental risks.

• Environmental Health Hazards
  Natural or human-made factors that can negatively impact health—such as lead paint, radiation, and air pollution.

• Data Visualization
  The presentation of data through charts, graphs, maps, or animations to make complex information easier to understand.

• Data Stories
  Narratives built from data that help explain trends, patterns, and impacts in a meaningful way.

For questions, data inquiries, or to share a data story
Reach out to our team at: MCPHDTracking@marionhealth.org