Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Supports IAPHS Conference, Mentoring Program
IAPHS StaffWe’re pleased to announce the generous support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation….
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Population Health News Roundup: May
IAPHS StaffWe curate the top population health news each month. This month, the Cherokee Nation’s Hep C program, refugee kids’ health, food insecurity among women veterans, an LA neighborhood’s youth in the shadow of oil pumps, and more…. Interdisciplinary spotlight Lungs breathing better in Louisville: After gathering data via electronic inhaler sensors, a digital health platform, and crowd-sourcing, AIR Louisville recommends policies like enhanced tree canopies, tree removal mitigation, air pollution emission buffer zoning, and more. AIR Louisville is cross-sector collaboration that joins the Louisville Metro Government, a nonprofit institute, and a technology company. (Health Affairs, April 1, 2018) Place Mitigating fear of research in Mississippi: Patient-centered outcomes-based research is helping researchers in the Mississippi delta built trust, participation (Stat News, April 18, 2018) Stable, affordable housing for people with HIV in Alabama: Research underway looks at affordable housing programs, case management, policy (RWJF Culture of Health Blog, April 12, 2018) Mapping senior fall risks: Data, interventions aim to reduce falls in Baltimore’s highest risk areas (think row houses, older homes, and steep staircases) (US News and World Report, May 10, 2018) Struggling to get around hurts health: Poor public transit is a public health issue in Detroit (Detroit Free Press, May 2, […]
Research on the Health of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Populations
Christine BachrachNICHD (and other NIH institutions) invite R01 and R21 applications for Research on the Health of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Populations including both youth and adults who are questioning their gender identity and those individuals who are making or who have made a transition from being identified as one gender to the other. Multiple awards may be made under each announcement. Program eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Standard due dates apply for R01 and R21 grants.
The Role of Racism in Health Inequalities
Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz, Margaret Takako HickenName it and claim it: Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz and Margaret Hicken introduce “Social Science & Medicine” journal’s Special Issue on Racism and Health Inequalities.
Dental Health and Well-Being: A Population Health Approach
Kelly GouldPoor dental health is linked to cardiovascular disease, disrupted sleep, pain, employability challenges, and even life-threatening infections. Can a population health approach help?
Network Building for a Culture of Health
Christine BachrachAs RWJF begins the work of examining its approach to networks–and how we can connect with others to build a Culture of Health–we’re pleased to be working with the Leadership Learning Community to offer free virtual trainings that provide a chance to learn about the importance of networks–as well as best practices for networks. Training sessions begin May 22 and go through Nov 14.
Ten Resourceful Recruitment Methods for Community Research
Estevan Delgado“Nothing about us without us.”
What are the best ways to recruit folks in identified communities? Read on for advice from Estevan Delgado and Julie Maslowsky.