Health geography tools and resources

The Robert Graham Center has long recognized the importance of geography in health care research. From its earliest work, the Center has integrated geographic perspectives to better understand the environments in which patients live, the distribution of the health care workforce, and the impact of medical education programs, particularly where graduates choose to practice.

Health geography tools and resources

  • Social Deprivation Index (SDI)

    The Robert Graham Center has compiled the Social Deprivation Index (SDI), which is a composite measure of area level deprivation.

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  • HealthLandscape

    The Graham Center’s geographic research is supported by the HealthLandscape team, which develops interactive mapping and data visualization tools that make health and primary care data easier to explore and use.

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  • Med School Mapper

    Visualize map data and create reports on the community and national impact of any US Medical School.

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  • UDS Mapper

    Explore existing Health Center Program service areas, where gaps in the safety net might exist, and which neighborhoods or regions might hold the highest priorities for health center expansion.

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Browse all publications and reports on health geography