SPARC
January 1, 2007 | Book
This chapter of the Anthology provides a close look at an innovative community-level program and the individuals who have worked to improve health locally.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
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Fresh Ideas: Improving the Health of Immigrant and Refugee Communities
June 13, 2013 | Program Result Report
Fresh Ideas was a targeted solicitation for proposals that aimed to give immigrants and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and maintain their own health.
Exempt From NYC Smoking Ban, United Nations Tests Wellness Program with a Focus on Smoking Cessation
September 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
From July 2002 to July 2005, staff from the City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the United Nations (UN) Medical Services Division collaborated to develop a worksite health promotion program, with a particular focus on smoking cessation, for employees at UN headquarters.
Freelancers in New York State Get a Health Insurance Plan
January 26, 2010 | Program Result Report
Working Today, through its affiliated Freelancers Union, established the for-profit Freelancers Insurance Company and began designing a health plan model for freelancers in New York state.
Delivering Care Out of the Box
August 1, 2008 | Journal Article
Collaboration between a community-based organization using a harm reduction model and a medical center utilizing a medical care model yielded the Health Services Program. The program provided services to unstably housed substance users with or at-risk for HIV.
Predictors of Timely Initiation of Gynecologic Care Among Urban Adolescent Girls
August 1, 2006 | Journal Article
In the current study, investigators examined sexual health services provided to urban adolescent females. The study also focused on predictors of gynecologic care for sexually active adolescents. Study participants were 819 girls attending public hi ...
Senior Wellness Program Improves Health and Functionality
February 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
From July 2001 to the end of 2003, staff at Senior Services of Seattle/King County established a community wellness intervention called the Health Enhancement Program.
NYC's Immigrant Restaurant Workers Get Information and Resources
February 25, 2011 | Program Result Report
The Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York City (ROC) assessed and addressed the lack of health information and resources among low-wage immigrant restaurant workers.
Injury Free Coalition for Kids: Dissemination of a Model Injury-Prevention Program for Children and Adolescents
January 27, 2011 | Program Result Report
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids, a national network of local physician-led, hospital-based programs in Level I pediatric trauma centers, conducts interventions to prevent childhood injuries through education and environmental change.
Buffalo: Engaging Cafeteria Staff in Food & Fun
January 27, 2009 | Program Result Report
Students ages 11 to 13 participated in a variety of experiential healthy eating activities, including a weekly salad bar in the school cafeteria, Food & Fun after-school workshops and special projects.