This quarter, we published a variety of new peer-reviewed publications and held coffee chats on the health equity benefits of sugary drink excise taxes and engaging community partners in health improvement planning. Below we highlight our accomplishments within the four aims in which our Center is focused. Learn more about our Center aims here. Collaborate … Continue reading “HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q1 2024”
The HPRC team is excited to share this reflection on all our successes in 2023. From highlighting our research in a poster for APHA’s Annual Meeting to re-releasing the CHOICES National Action Kit 2.0 with a variety of new data and information to collaborating with a local contemporary dance company to enhance their staff’s research … Continue reading “2023: Year in Review”
The CHOICES Project team is excited to announce the re-release of a tool for exploring and comparing effective strategies to improve child health: the CHOICES National Action Kit 2.0. The CHOICES Project team is excited to announce the launch of the CHOICES National Action Kit 2.0! This is a re-launch of the CHOICES National Action … Continue reading “Announcing the CHOICES National Action Kit 2.0”
This quarter, we published a new research brief from our Massachusetts-CHOICES Core Research project highlighting an evidence-based intervention. We also updated and relaunched our OSNAP website, published a variety of new resources and peer-reviewed publications, and selected our fall 2023 Leaders in Health cohort. Below we highlight some accomplishments within the four key areas in … Continue reading “HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q3 2023”
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 2023 Leaders in Health cohort! Program Overview Leaders in Health is seeking applications from community practitioners and residents who are … Continue reading “Seeking Applicants for the Leaders in Health Fall 2023 Cohort”
This quarter, we were delighted to host several coffee chats featuring a variety of speakers and topics, highlighting ways to promote nutrition, physical activity, and health equity through the adoption of evidence-based interventions. We also published some new resources and publications and are excited to share the release of a new podcast led by a … Continue reading “HPRC Quarterly Highlights: Q2 2023”
This opportuniy has passed. Thank you for your interest! 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 … 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”
