Jamie Faro, PhD, and PRC Co-Director, Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD, are leading a new study that will launch the Lifestyle Change Implementation Research Network Collaborating Center at UMass Chan. ⭐ Read the full article! 🗞️ www.umassmed.edu/news/news-ar...

We are thrilled about this announcement! 🎉

A four-year, $2 million CDC award will support a UMass Chan study looking at the effectiveness of a digital lifestyle change intervention for patients using GLP-1 therapies to manage obesity, diabetes or cardiovascular disease: direc.to/nBJK #GLP1 #LifestyleHealth @prcumasschan.bsky.social

Congratulations, Gina! We are so fortunate that you also sharing your expertise locally!

This study describes the development of a set of strategies that can be used at the local level to support implementation of built environment changes that promote physical activity. Read about the ECLIPPSE Strategies here: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me... #APHA2025 #PAPREN #ECLIPPSE

Findings from a longitudinal study show that code reform zoning is associated with significantly higher odds of people reporting always getting the social and emotional support they need. 🌱 Read the abstract being presented at APHA 2025 here: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me... #APHA2025 #PAPREN

🌟 🍃🏃‍♀️ Check out the Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (PAPREN) poster at #APHA2025! PAPREN addresses critical knowledge and translation gaps in community design interventions to increase physical activity. Read the abstract here: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me...

Here are some home heating safety tips🕯️ 🏡 : ✔️ Text smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly. ✔️ Keep space heaters 3 feet away from furnaces. ✔️ Have chimneys and heating systems inspected yearly. ✔️ Don't use an oven or stove for heat. Read the guide for more tips!

🏠 Need help keeping your home warm this winter? Applications are open for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for the 2025-2026 winter season. Check the chart to see if you qualify! Scan the QR code or visit toapply.org/wcac Call 508-796-2423 or email [email protected] for help or questions.

🏠 Need help keeping your home warm this winter? Applications are open for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for the 2025-2026 winter season! Scan the QR code or visit www.toapply.org/wcac Call 508-796-2423 or email [email protected] for help or questions.

✨ 🌱 Our newest research brief shares lessons learned from a partnership, where community members and academic researchers teamed up to analyze local food access conversations using a rapid qualitative analysis approach. Check it out on our website: www.umassmed.edu/globalassets... #PRCNetwork

This week, we're highlighting Week Without Driving which is an annual campaign that challenges people to go a full week without using a car to learn firsthand about the barriers and challenges that nondrivers face and work with nondrivers to create more accessible communities.

🌟 Week Without Driving is September 29 – October 5, 2025! 🌟 Want to learn more about this national campaign to reflect on the gaps in our transportation system and demand change? Join America Walks’ Virtual Town Hall on September 17. Register to join ➡️ buff.ly/d5KVAu1

New publication alert! ⭐ Our latest paper explores how the Diffusions of Innovation theory guided a project to boost COVID-19 vaccination among youth and families. We worked with trusted messengers to adapt to changing needs during the pandemic. Read now➡️ 10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.127586

The American Public Health Association, is hosting a FREE two-hour webinar training on our BRACE framework to empower health professionals in advancing health equity and climate resilience. Details: Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2025 2-4 p.m. ET Register ➡️ www.pathlms.com/health/cours...

The American Public Health Association, is hosting a FREE two-hour webinar training on our BRACE framework to empower health professionals in advancing health equity and climate resilience. Details: Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2025 2-4 p.m. ET Register ➡️ www.pathlms.com/health/cours...

THIS Sunday, June 15th join a FREE Father's Day ride! 🚴‍♂️ You can look forward to raffles and snacks! 9am meet at Coes Beach & riding the Mill St. parking protected bike lanes. 😀 Hosted by the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition 🚲 See you there!

🚲📚 Celebrate National Bike Month with a Book Club! Join The Village and WalkBike Worcester this week, May 21st (6–7:30PM) for a powerful discussion on Inclusive Transportation by Veronica O. Davis. 📖✨ Scan the QR code to learn more about the author and the book. #NationalBikeMonth #MobilityJustice

UMass Chan-led research found MassHealth’s nutrition services program led to a 23 percent drop in hospitalizations and a 13 percent reduction in ER visits. First author Kurt Hager, PhD, assistant professor of population & quantitative health sciences, spoke to @wbur.org. #FoodAsMedicine #nutrition

Walking in Nick's Woods, in Worcester and celebrating #NationalWalkingDay 🏞️ 📸 We encourage you to take a 30 minute walk today and add walking to your daily routine!

Here are some of the best green spaces for walks in Worcester! Take a 30 minute walk in one of these parks. Get your steps in today. #NationalWalkingDay 🏞️

Today, April 2nd, the City of Worcester is taking on #NationalWalkingDay 🏞️ Ways to celebrate the fun 🎉: 🚶Take a walk in a park, neighborhood, or office break. 👥 Organize a walking group with friends or colleagues. 👣 Track steps using a fitness app or pedometer. Share your walk on social media.

Tomorrow, April 2nd is National Walking Day! 👣 We encourage you to take a 30-minute walk and incorporate more walking into your daily routines. Health benefits of walking include improving heart health, reducing stress, and boosting overall well-being. Get started today. 🏞️ #NationalWalkingDay

This research brief highlights a study that explores how pediatricians and family medicine physicians use clinical recommendations to screen for high blood pressure, follow-up on high blood pressure readings, and manage hypertension in practice. Read here ➡️ www.umassmed.edu/globalassets...

It's the last Wednesday of the month and the national coalition for Week Without Driving will be having a webinar on connecting the Week to policy & advocacy at 2pm Eastern. You don't want to miss this, register here: buff.ly/Qd7AajK

🧵 This 2025 Recommendation Statement from the USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for food insecurity on health outcomes in the primary care setting. ➡️ ja.ma/43CFlcJ #MedSky #JAMA

Worcester - next Wed Mar 12 5pm is a joint meeting of Traffic & Parking and Public Works committee for public comment & discussion of the Mobility Action Plan and Vision Zero plan. Please come and support these. WalkBike Worcester will send out info to help you prepare. Sign up here for our list.

NEW! ⭐ Check out this paper that explores breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer screening experiences among Arabic-speaking refugee women in MA. The study highlights unique health challenges faced, focusing on beliefs, experiences in clinical encounters, and communication.

Interested in AI and community-engaged research? 💻 Join the MA CTSAs on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 4-5 pm ET for a webinar on AI and community-engaged research, pressing challenges and concerns, and how to address health equity in the context of AI. Register here>> https://buff.ly/3COFLBJ

Our PRC at UMass Chan team had a wonderful time at #PRCWeek. It was great connecting with colleagues, sharing research, and reflecting on the past while looking ahead to the future. We are excited for all the work to come! #PRCNetwork Learn more about our new projects here: buff.ly/3WqQEAm

Thanks for the feature! Read more about our new projects here: www.umassmed.edu/prc/resource...

In need of food assistance in Worcester? Not sure which organizations to reach out to? Check out the Food Help Worcester Starter Pack that lists suggested accounts to follow to stay up to date on recent news, announcements, and upcoming events about food help in Worcester. https://buff.ly/4hpmyFC

The Worcester Bike Alliance Summit is this Sunday, January 5th from 1pm-4pm at Major Taylor Museum (2 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608). 🏃‍♂️ 🚲 Free and open to anyone interested in the topic! :) Please RSVP to [email protected] or call or text at 617-461-0557.

The PRC at UMass Chan team wishes you health and happiness. Happy New Year! ✨