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January 1, 2011 | Book
In this chapter of the Anthology, the author, Will Bunch, describes RWJF's Caring Across Communities program and the different approaches adopted by its grantees in 15 communities Bunch examines lessons that have emerged from the program.
January 19, 2010 | Journal Article
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and abnormal left ventricular remodeling are signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This analysis of data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) examined LVH and abnormal left ventricular remodeling among U.S. Hispanics.
October 1, 2005 | Journal Article
The number of overweight children has increased dramatically in the United States over the past 30 years for reasons that are not completely understood. The aims of this study were twofold: (1) to examine the association between consumption of fried ...
July 1, 2004 | Journal Article
Pediatricians recognize that social and nonmedical factors influence child health and that there are many government programs and laws designed to provide for children's basic needs. However, gaps in implementation result in denials of services, lea ...
August 1, 2008 | Journal Article
A study of parent perceptions of care for children at risk for obesity explored parents' satisfaction with care and nutrition and physical activity counseling received. Overweight parents with children with 85th to 95th percentile BMI reported infrequent advice.
September 1, 2006 | Program Result
The Boys, Girls, Adults Community Development Center, founded in 1978, provides youth and family services, housing and economic development to residents of the Marvell School District in eastern Arkansas.
November 12, 2004 | Program Result
The Plainfield Health Center, operating under the Plainfield Neighborhood Health Services, established a comprehensive school-based health center at Washington Elementary School in Plainfield, N.J., in 2000.
May 1, 2003 | Program Result
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Research and Education Institute implemented model systems of emergency medical services for children in rural and remote communities in northern California and developed curricular and training materials to support the systems.
August 1, 2003 | Program Result
From 1998 to 2002, staff at University of Missouri's School of Medicine developed and implemented the Missouri Partnership for Enhanced Delivery of Services (MO-PEDS).
November 14, 2003 | Program Result
Louisiana's Office of Public Health: Adolescent and School Health Division further developed school-based health centers (SHBCs) in the state by establishing new centers, providing technical assistance to existing SHBCs and nurturing support.