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May 22, 2016
The 21st Annual Public Health Symposium, sponsored by Rutgers School of Public Health, was a homecoming of sorts for Courtney Price, Project Manager of New Jersey Partnership for Kids-Newark (NJPHK-N). Price graduated from Rutgers School of Public Health in 2015 and returned this year as a Symposium presenter. The Symposium addressed the many ways in which the public health system can support healthy living for today’s children. Speakers, poster presentations and exhibiters highlighted how families, communities, schools and other institutions can work together to make the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation. Participants learned how they can encourage healthy habits for children in New Jersey and beyond. The event kicked off Public Health Week, which is promoted by the American Public Health Association. Price shared the podium with keynote speaker Jennifer Ng’andu, from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Kristen Schiro, from EmPower Somerset. Price kicked her presentation off […]
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May 22, 2016
As part of a U.S. experiential learning tour to witness various health challenges, a group of students from Alma College visited Stockton University on May 2. The main focus of the day centered on disparities, equity and child health, followed by a campus tour. The group was hosted by Dr. Laurie Shanderson, associate dean in the School of Health Sciences at Stockton University. Among the presenters were: NJPHK’s Deputy Director Dr. Darrin Anderson, PhD, who discussed the different challenges seen in rural community health in comparison to those seen in urban and suburban communities. Dr. M. Alysia Mastrangelo, professor of physical therapy at Stockton University, also participated in the session. She shared information about Get FIT@Stockton, a program dedicated to promoting an inclusive culture of health and wellness for people with disabilities, health conditions and their caregivers. Dr. Mastrangelo is also a NJPHK-Vineland partner who leads the collective impact for Health Equity. SHARE:
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May 22, 2016
That was the question posed by NJPHK Deputy Director Darrin Anderson, PhD at the “Empowering Adaptable Communities Summit.” Anderson takes the audience on a historical journey to explore the impact of having a community rooted in inequities. Watch the YouTube video SHARE:
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May 22, 2016
“Quality through Collaboration: An Integrated Approach to Improving Health in New Jersey Rural Communities” was the 2016 theme for the first New Jersey Rural Health Symposium held on Thursday, April 21. Attended by more than 200 partners from various communities, educational institutions and government agencies, the event was the first of its kind in New Jersey. The goal of the symposium was to educate and raise awareness of the unique and important rural issues and challenges facing the great Garden State. This event marked the culmination of a joint effort between New Jersey Primary Care Association and the Office of Primary Care & Rural Health to ensure that all of New Jersey’s residents are well served by having access to high quality healthcare. NJPHK’s State Deputy Director, Darrin W. Anderson, Sr., PhD, MS, served as a plenary session speaker and shared information on how to promote health care equity and health literacy in primary care. More than one-third of U.S. adults, an estimated […]
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April 20, 2016
The New Jersey Healthy Corner Store Task Force Initiative is focused on increasing healthy food access in areas underserved by supermarkets by linking community partners with corner store owners. The goal is to expand the scope of the program by replicating its success and bringing best practices to more communities in New Jersey that lack access to affordable, fresh food. A new, free report entitled, “Supporting Healthy Corner Store Development in New Jersey” lays out a series of recommendations by the New Jersey Healthy Corner store Task Force to increase the distribution, promotion and sale of healthy products in New Jersey corner stores. Download a copy of the report here. SHARE:
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April 20, 2016
Find out how healthy your New Jersey County is and explore factors that drive your health in the newly released 2016 County Health Rankings Report. SHARE:
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April 20, 2016
Darrin Anderson, Sr., PhD, MS State Deputy Director, New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids The absence of recess in New Jersey public schools is a disfavor to elementary school children and a major setback in promoting a healthy weight among children. Childhood obesity in our country has more than tripled in the past 30 years. Today, nearly one in four children ages 10-17 in New Jersey are overweight or obese which leads to a plethora of health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic illnesses that have been generally associated with adults. According to the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research, healthcare costs due to childhood obesity are estimated to cost $14 billion per year. As a state, we need to encourage active play among children. Recess represents an unparalleled chance to increase physical activity, improve academic performance and foster social interaction among kids. It’s also an […]
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April 19, 2016
From April 9 through May 19, Vineland residents are being urged to “HOP ON” and enjoy a series of family friendly activities at their local parks. It’s the second annual Park Hop, sponsored by Live Healthy Vineland, Vineland Health Department General Mills, Inspera Medical Center and the Cumberland Cape County YMCA. Park Hop will build on last’s year’s success and be better than ever thanks to lessons learned about promotion and organization and a team of college interns ready to apply them. “Park Hop 2015 was a new venture and like all new things, some aspects worked well and others needed some tweaking,” said David Calderetti, project manager for New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids-Vineland and Live Healthy Vineland. Three learnings concerned timing, organization and promotion. This year, Park Hop takes place in the spring instead of summer. “Spring events should get residents in the habit of using the parks […]
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April 19, 2016
Trenton, NJ has been selected as a finalist for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Culture of Health Prize for its community health initiatives. Out of 200 communities, only 16 were selected as finalists and Trenton is the only New Jersey community to make this year’s list. With the statewide Healthy Corner Store Initiative, a first-of-its-kind healthy farmers market on Greenwood Avenue, and obesity prevention policies including Complete Streets and District Wellness, Trenton has been making great strides in moving towards making the city a healthier and more sustainable place for its residents. More importantly, NJPHK-Trenton has played an integral part in the success of these initiatives. The RWJF Culture of Health finalists have to meet six specific criteria in order to earn this distinguished status: Defining health in the broadest possible terms Committing to sustainable systems changes and policy oriented long-term solutions Cultivating a shared and deeply-held belief in the […]
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April 19, 2016
What Is a Brownfield? A brownfield is a site where a plot of land was previously used for commercial or industrial uses and the land may have been contaminated by pollution or waste, but can be used for business or retail developers once it has been cleaned up. (https://www.epa.gov/brownfields) What are the potential benefits to redeveloping brownfields? The redevelopment of brownfields can provide many benefits to a community, including an increased tax base, the creation of new jobs, the utilization of existing infrastructure, and the removal of blight. The removal of contaminants in the area also helps to protect human health and the environment. Submit your questions to NJPHK at info@njhealthykids.org. SHARE:
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