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!”
A new study contrasts 51 US cities’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, namely street reallocation criteria and messaging related to physical activity and active transportation during the early months of the pandemic. Abstract Introduction & research objectives The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted daily travel. This paper contrasts 51 US cities’ responses, namely street reallocation criteria … Continue reading “STUDY: Safe streets for some: A review of local active transportation responses across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic”
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”
The team at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the CHOICES Project team, along with input from key partners, is excited to announce the release of several fact sheets that align with our key priority areas. We will continue to post in our News & Events section as new fact sheets … Continue reading “New Resource: Fact Sheet on Movement Breaks in the Classroom”
The team at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the CHOICES Project team, along with input from key partners, is excited to announce the release of several fact sheets that align with our key priority areas. We will continue to post in our News & Events section as new fact sheets … Continue reading “New Resource: Fact Sheet on Sugary Drink Consumption”
As part of the National Institutes of Health Office of Disease Prevention’s Prevention in Focus webinar series, Dr. Steve Gortmaker will present on January 19, 2023 at 12:00pm Eastern about cost-effective interventions to prevent obesity and chronic disease and improve health equity. Prevention in Focus Webinar Series: Cost Effective Interventions That Can Prevent Obesity and … Continue reading “Dr. Steve Gortmaker to Present on NIH Prevention in Focus Webinar 1/19”
A new study examines differences in perceptions of tap water and bottled water safety and tap water taste and their associations with plain water and sugar-sweetened beverage intake. Abstract Objectives Examine differences in perceptions of tap water (TW) and bottled water (BW) safety and TW taste and their associations with plain water (PW) and sugar-sweetened … Continue reading “STUDY: Perceptions of Water Safety and Tap Water Taste and Their Associations With Beverage Intake Among U.S. Adults”
A new commentary highlights the importance of partnering with organizations with established relationships with families who are vulnerable to unsafe drinking water, like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program regularly serves pregnant people and infants, individuals who are most … Continue reading “COMMENTARY: How WIC Can Help Enhance Water Security for At-Risk Populations”
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”
The team at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the CHOICES Project team, along with input from key partners, is excited to announce the release of several fact sheets that align with our key priority areas. We will continue to post in our News & Events section as new fact sheets … Continue reading “New Resource: Fact Sheet on Low- and No-Calorie Sweetened Drinks”