We received a new grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the use of free sunscreen dispensers in Boston parks frequented by teens. We are seeking Teen Ambassadors from four Boston neighborhoods to help us to come up with teen-centered sun protection messages that can be on the top of the … Continue reading “Teen Ambassadors in Boston Needed for May & Summer!”
2023 has been off to a great start for the HPRC! We’re continuing to advance our Center’s mission through our core research work with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Boston Public Health Commission, our regular connections with a network of over 900 public health professionals through the CHOICES Community of Practice, continued … Continue reading “HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q1 2023”
As 2022 comes to a close, our team is reflecting on the many accomplishments we’ve had this year. From progress with local partners in our core research project and success in our COVID-19 vaccine equity work to hosting the 10th cohort of emerging leaders in health and presenting our research to others in the field, … Continue reading “2022: Year in Review”
UPDATE: This position has been filled. Are you interested in supporting our work by becoming a part of our team? The Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HPRC) is hiring a Temporary Research Assistant! We’d love to have you join our team. Please see … Continue reading “Now Hiring: Temporary Research Assistant”
The application deadline has passed. Thank you for your interest! The Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is now seeking applicants for our Fall 2022 Leaders in Health cohort! Program Overview Leaders in Health is seeking applications from community practitioners and residents who … Continue reading “Seeking Applicants for the Leaders in Health Fall 2022 Cohort”
September 15, 2021 — The Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity received a CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Network grant to increase vaccine equity in three Massachusetts communities. The HPRC has team has partnered with grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs) in three Massachusetts cities (Lynn, Brockton, and Springfield) in order to improve vaccine access, knowledge, … Continue reading “Supporting Community-based COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach in Three Massachusetts Communities”
The application deadline has passed. Thank you for your interest! The Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is now seeking applicants for our Fall 2021 Leaders in Health cohort! The program has broadened to focus on population health and prevention over the past … Continue reading “Seeking Applicants for the Leaders in Health Fall 2021 Cohort”
The application deadline has passed. Thank you for your interest! The Association of State and Territorial Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) are funding up to 50 communities at $50,000 each to evaluate their work to advance health equity by addressing social determinants of health. Purpose The purpose … Continue reading “ASTHO RFP Opportunity: Improving Social Determinants of Health – Getting Further Faster”
The CHOICES team is pleased to announce the launch of the CHOICES Community of Practice. Our Community of Practice is an online platform that serves as a resource center for organizations and individuals to learn how cost-effectiveness concepts can advance efforts to support healthy eating and active living in their state, county, and/or city. Now, … Continue reading “CHOICES Community of Practice Provides Exclusive Access to Tools & Resources and Fosters Connections with Peers”
The application deadline has passed. Thank you for your interest! The Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity (PRC) co-sponsor the Leaders in Health program – now seeking applicants for our Fall 2020 cohort! The training is led by … Continue reading “Seeking Applications for the 2020 Leaders in Health Cohort”