One of the key parts of the Whole Communities–Whole Health study is its commitment to providing actionable data to participants so they and other community organizations can make changes that support better overall health.

The information apps collect is extremely powerful because it enables technology to help make our lives better, safer, healthier, and — especially in times like we’ve experienced over the past year — more socially connected. For instance, apps have helped contact tracers with COVID-19 response.