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Community-Based Exercise and Weight Control Models

Community-Based Exercise and Weight Control Models November 21, 2017 Slides The problems associated with poor diet, physical inactivity, and obesity affect most population segments; however, there are marked disparities in the impact that these problems have on various groups of people, particularly by race/ethnicity and by education level and age are more prevalent in public […]

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Community Collaborations Learning Collaboratives Promising Practices Public Housing Residents Special and Vulnerable Populations

Housing and Health: Building Partnerships to Support Public Housing Residents

Housing and Health: Building Partnerships to Support Public Housing Residents October 27, 2017 Slides This learning collaborative explores best practices for partnering with Public Housing Authorities and find opportunities to expand health services for vulnerable, isolated communities. Through improved communications and collaborations with housing partners, additional opportunities may emerge to meet the needs of public housing residents […]

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Emerging Issues Learning Collaboratives Special and Vulnerable Populations

Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccine Promotion

Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccine Promotion October 24, 2017 Slides Most cervical cancers are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Widespread immunization with the HPV vaccine could reduce the impact of cervical cancer not only in the U.S., but worldwide. During this session we explored barriers to HPV vaccination, myths and […]

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Social Determinants of Health Special and Vulnerable Populations Webinars

Health Effects of Excessive Heat On Underserved Populations

Health Effects of Excessive Heat On Underserved Populations April 25, 2017 Slides | Recording Panelist: Juli Trtanj, Research Lead, NOAA Climate Program Office Jose Leon, Chief Medical Officer, National Center for Health in Public Housing Zara Marselian, President and CEO, La Maestra Community Health Centers The impacts of climate variability and change on human health has […]