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November 21, 2011 | Program Result Report
Caring Across Communities: Addressing Mental Health Needs of Diverse Children and Youth brought school-connected mental health services to immigrants and refugees in 15 communities in eight states by developing model mental health programs.
National Program
To build state and national momentum to reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity through strategic investment in those communities most affected.
December 16, 2011 | Story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows obesity rates among elementary and middle school students in New York City public schools have dropped significantly over the last five years.
November 18, 2009 | Story
Physical fitness scores were measured by students’ 2007–08 NYC FITNESSGRAM percentile.
April 30, 2007 | Program Result Report
The University of Rochester Medical Center expanded a pilot project in Rochester called Health-E-Access, which they had created in 2001 to study the use of telemedicine to treat inner-city students.
October 4, 2011 | Program Result Report
The Institute of Play created Being Me, a social networking site, for students at the Quest to Learn public school in New York, to help them actively understand and participate in creating their own health and wellness.
June 27, 2011 | 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.
September 2, 2009 | Journal Article
This article profiles the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education, a program that helps low-income and minority high school students enter careers in science, medicine and technology.
September 9, 2009 | Program Result Report
The Health Professions Partnership Initiative was designed to enhance the academic preparation of minority students and nurture their interest in health careers.
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.