The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
 VOLUME TWENTYTWO NUMBER 3
Winter 2010 Community Investments Online

This issue of Community Investments examines the relationship between health and community development and the rich opportunities for cross sectoral partnerships between the two fields.  The articles explore the striking health disparities that exist across populations of different socioeconomic and demographic backgrounds and delve into specific examples of community-based approaches to improving health outcomes.

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Summer 2010
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CI Notebook
Introduction by Laura Choi
Special Focus: Health and Community Development
Building Communities and Improving Health: Finding New Solutions to an Old Problem
By Carolina Reid, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
An overview of what we know about health in lower-income communities and an exploration of how socioeconomic inequalities interplay with health outcomes.
Making Up for Lost Time: Forging New Connections between Health and Community Development
By David Fleming, Hilary Karasz, and Kirsten Wysen, Public Health-Seattle & King County
New trends in public health are creating incentives for public health to partner with community development. Learn about the innovative work taking place in King County, Washington.
Healthy Food Financing Initiatives: Increasing Access to Fresh Foods in Underserved Markets
by Matthew Soursourian, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
An in-depth look at the Fresh Food Financing Initiative in Philadelphia that has become a national model for bringing healthy foods to underserved communities.
Community-based Strategies for Improving Health and Well-being
By Naomi Cytron, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
A look at two neighborhood-level initiatives that are using community-based strategies to improve health, educational, economic, and social outcomes.
Eye on Community Development

Banking Conditions in the 12th District: Has the Recovery Taken Hold?
By Wally Young, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Division of Banking Supervision & Regulation
A discussion on current conditions in the banking industry, including a look at some of the headwinds that continue to contribute to the uncertain banking environment.
Addressing the Financing Needs of Small Businesses
A summary of major themes from the Federal Reserve System’s initiative entitled “Addressing the Financing Needs of Small Businesses.”
Community Perspectives: The Nevada Bankers Collaborative
By Joselyn Cousins, Bank of Nevada
The Nevada Bankers Collaborative, a group of Community Development Officers from several small to large sized financial institutions, works to develop initiatives driven by the needs of the community.
Quarterly Features
Research Briefs
Dr. CRA
Data Snapshot: Health and Community Development
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