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Today we honor longtime community partner, Melvin Jackson, MSPH. With 35+ years in public health, he’s led transformative initiatives in SE Raleigh, and is Principal Partner at the PRIME Collective LLC. Jackson co-leads the Community Engagement & Partnerships Core at HPDP.
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After Hurricane Helene devastated Western NC, HPDP colleagues stepped up to support affected students of W.D. Elementary School in Swannanoa. They created craft kits for 50 kids with special needs, bringing joy & creativity during tough times.
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Victoria Yunez Behm has received T32 Institutional Research Training Grant from @NIH_NCCIH. Yunez Behm is a PhD student in Nutrition under the mentorship of HPDP Director, Alice Ammerman. Congratulations! Read more here:
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The NC College Food Benefits website and campaign from @carolina_hunger helps reduce food insecurity for NC college students. Learn more about the tool and see if you're eligible unc.live/42fsInd
With the support of the Department of Veteran Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs), Drs. Falon Smith & Maihan Vu will lead a 1-year study on moral injury of Veterans, how it affects their health, and inform future research and treatment. unc.live/3YX7NSF
This month's “Prevention Research Matters” issue gives a deeper dive into new and ongoing research. Click the link, scroll to the bottom, and sign up for email updates about Prevention Research Centers to receive the newsletter: cdc.gov/prevention-research-… #PRCnetwork
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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we highlight the invaluable contributions made by Prevention Research Centers working alongside tribal communities. To learn more about PRCs working with Tribal communities, visit: cdc.gov/prevention-research-… #PRCnetwork
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The @CPCRNcancer Scholars Program was featured as a Prevention Research Center Success Story by the @CDCgov! Success Stories highlight the success and impact PRC research and illustrate how PRCs have met the needs of their communities.
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Congrats to Melissa Cox and Desiree Murray for receiving 2024 TIIP Awards! Melissa's mobile intervention tackles high-risk alcohol use, while Desiree's mindfulness-based parenting resource supports adolescents' mental health. @innovateunc
Read the story: unc.live/3TQx7rR
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@unc_hpdp -A #PRCnetwork superhero with a commitment to vulnerable populations. Their Med-South Lifestyle Program blends a Mediterranean with traditional Southern food culture to help people eat healthier and become more physically active. Visit: unc.live/3YUY80F
Dr. Kristen Hassmiller Lich and PhD candidate Doyoung Kim have have been awarded a HPDP Planning Grant to study emotional well-being dynamics in caregivers and care-recipients with cognitive impairment. Read the story: unc.live/3zDikK4
New research from the BeCALM team highlights middle school students' voices on school counseling. Findings reveal barriers and motivations for seeking mental health support. Read more from the Be CALM program on adapting SEL for counselors: bit.ly/3XAqPxF
HPDP has been awarded a 5-year renewal grant from @CDCgov as a Prevention Research Center! The grant will our work scaling up Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs more equitably for high-risk populations. #PRCnetwork
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We are excited to share our research team's new name, logo, and website! We are proud to call ourselves the Community Health & Wellness Resource Team. Learn more about this transition and explore our new website! tinyurl.com/ymse44c4
Beat the heat and stay healthy! Explore the top CDC summer safety tips: bit.ly/3y56ub9 #PRCnetwork
Drs. Sarah Kowitt (@skowitt) & Leah Ranney, recipients of the 2022 HPDP Planning Grant Award, just received a 5-year R01 grant from @NIDAnews to improve cannabis warning labels nationwide. Congrats!
Read the story: unc.live/3RYHtoH
The July 2024 “Prevention Research Matter” issue focuses on community health workers (CHWs). Learn how PRCs work with CHWs to improve health outcomes in their communities. Click the following link to subscribe to the newsletter: cdc.gov/prc/index.htm #PRCnetwork
Let's honor those who are fighting for LGBTQ+ rights while continuing to strive for a more inclusive future for all. Happy Pride Month! #PRCnetwork
Locally, @LGBTQDurham provides resources and programs that center the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people: bit.ly/4b4gVsJ
Embrace the significance of Juneteenth with us as we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in America. Together, we can build a healthier and more equitable society. #PRCnetwork #FreedomDay
Check out this reading list from @NMAAHC: s.si.edu/3QrEP8y
