UNC Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP)

We are a CDC Prevention Research Center dedicated to reducing health disparities through community-based research and initiatives.

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Today we honor longtime community partner, Melvin Jackson, MSPH. With 35+ years in public health, he’s led transformative initiatives in SE Raleigh, and is Principal Partner at the PRIME Collective LLC. Jackson co-leads the Community Engagement & Partnerships Core at HPDP.

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After Hurricane Helene devastated Western NC, HPDP colleagues stepped up to support affected students of W.D. Elementary School in Swannanoa. They created craft kits for 50 kids with special needs, bringing joy & creativity during tough times.
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Victoria Yunez Behm has received T32 Institutional Research Training Grant from @NIH_NCCIH. Yunez Behm is a PhD student in Nutrition under the mentorship of HPDP Director, Alice Ammerman. Congratulations! Read more here:
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The NC College Food Benefits website and campaign from @carolina_hunger helps reduce food insecurity for NC college students. Learn more about the tool and see if you're eligible https://t.co/S2uRhmHzAl

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With the support of the Department of Veteran Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs), Drs. Falon Smith & Maihan Vu will lead a 1-year study on moral injury of Veterans, how it affects their health, and inform future research and treatment. https://t.co/yYOYR80IOE

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This month's “Prevention Research Matters” issue gives a deeper dive into new and ongoing research. Click the link, scroll to the bottom, and sign up for email updates about Prevention Research Centers to receive the newsletter: https://t.co/ULdlqGubNp #PRCnetwork

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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we highlight the invaluable contributions made by Prevention Research Centers working alongside tribal communities. To learn more about PRCs working with Tribal communities, visit: https://t.co/61nuRAsvwh #PRCnetwork

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@CDCgov awards $20M to academic institutions for the PRC Network. 20 PRCs are funded for research in health and chronic disease prevention. 13 Special Interest Projects furthers research on topics like heart disease and cancer. Visit https://t.co/FOEQ2HDSdR #PRCnetwork

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@CDCgov has awarded Special Interest Project (SIP) grants to three projects led by HPDP researchers. These SIP-funded projects seek to improve arthritis management, immunization services, and cancer prevention and control.

Learn about the SIP projects: https://t.co/epPokldG4d

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@NIH_NCCIH has awarded Drs. Derek P. Hales and Deborah J. Jones a 5-year grant to test a remote resilience program aimed at improving the mental health of child care providers, a vital yet underserved workforce. Congratulations! @gonapsacc
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The @CPCRNcancer Scholars Program was featured as a Prevention Research Center Success Story by the @CDCgov! Success Stories highlight the success and impact PRC research and illustrate how PRCs have met the needs of their communities.
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Congrats to Melissa Cox and Desiree Murray for receiving 2024 TIIP Awards! Melissa's mobile intervention tackles high-risk alcohol use, while Desiree's mindfulness-based parenting resource supports adolescents' mental health. @innovateunc
Read the story: https://t.co/hPXiMEfrnZ

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@unc_hpdp -A #PRCnetwork superhero with a commitment to vulnerable populations. Their Med-South Lifestyle Program blends a Mediterranean with traditional Southern food culture to help people eat healthier and become more physically active. Visit: https://t.co/8pnvUbRnmz

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Dr. Kristen Hassmiller Lich and PhD candidate Doyoung Kim have have been awarded a HPDP Planning Grant to study emotional well-being dynamics in caregivers and care-recipients with cognitive impairment. Read the story: https://t.co/FBPE3oMl6I

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New research from the BeCALM team highlights middle school students' voices on school counseling. Findings reveal barriers and motivations for seeking mental health support. Read more from the Be CALM program on adapting SEL for counselors: https://t.co/jv1za7Eojm

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HPDP has been awarded a 5-year renewal grant from @CDCgov as a Prevention Research Center! The grant will our work scaling up Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs more equitably for high-risk populations. #PRCnetwork

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We are excited to share our research team's new name, logo, and website! We are proud to call ourselves the Community Health & Wellness Resource Team. Learn more about this transition and explore our new website! https://t.co/pZJv6AvJkU

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Beat the heat and stay healthy! Explore the top CDC summer safety tips: https://t.co/SGLWNRQxXn #PRCnetwork

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@NIH awards NC Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) with @uncCHER $1.4M to boost healthy food access. Partnering with Good Bowls and the Med-South Lifestyle Program at HPDP, they're working to promote health equity and food security.

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