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 team at the Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity is excited to announce the newly refreshed OSNAP.org, a site dedicated to sharing resources for creating healthier out-of-school time spaces for kids. The Out-of-School Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative (OSNAP) is an evidence-based initiative that helps out-of-school time programs improve policies and practices … Continue reading “Announcing the New Out-of-School Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative (OSNAP) Website!”
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”
A new study identifies evidence-based healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity strategies related to obesity prevention in large local health department Community Health Improvement Plans. Dupuis R, Reiner JF, Silver S, Barrett JL, Daly JG, Lee RM, Gortmaker SL, Cradock AL. Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement … Continue reading “STUDY: Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement Plans from Large Local Health Departments”
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”
Several HPRC team members, affiliates, and collaborators will be presenting during several sessions, roundtables, and posters this year’s American Public Health Association meeting, held in Boston, MA from November 6 – 9. Monday, November 7 SNAP Priorities that Improve Nutrition Security | Monday, November 7, 10:30am – 12:00pm | Presentation Nutrition strategies that cost-effectively improve … Continue reading “HPRC Research to Be Presented at APHA 2022”
A new mixed-methods study evaluates implementation strategies for state-level childcare licensing regulations focused on healthy eating, physical activity, or screen time to assess their potential for improving young children’s health. Abstract Policies requiring childcare settings to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and limited screentime have the potential to improve young children’s health. However, policies may … Continue reading “STUDY: A Nationwide Evaluation of State Implementation Strategies in Childcare”
After two years away, the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting and World Congresses will take place in San Diego, California. Featuring both on-site and online programming, the 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and Vascular Health showcases the latest in exercise science and sports … Continue reading “Dr. Angie Cradock to Present at 2022 ACSM Annual Meeting & World Congresses”
