Posts From February 2018 - Prevention Research Center at Tulane University

To track impact, Tulane PRC relaunches toolkits online

Education & Engagement

Published: February 07, 2018

Acquiring information is a first step to helping communities become healthier, and the Tulane Prevention Research Center is relaunching three of its most recent toolkit publications to re-invigorate interest and track the impact these materials may have with the community. Since its inception in 1998, the Tulane PRC has created an excellent library of educational and scientific materials – from reports to research briefs to articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals – and has posted them…

Spring seminars focus on health, racism, communication

Education & Engagement

Published: February 07, 2018

SAVE THE DATES! Three public seminars at Tulane University’s downtown campus this spring will feature local and national health leaders and their work related to addressing health disparities and systemic racism by focusing on a variety of communication strategies. For 10 years, the Tulane Prevention Research Center and the Tulane Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health have partnered to host a seminar series on communication skills meant to enhance traditional public health education…

Public health innovations take stage at upcoming trainings

Education & Engagement

Published: February 07, 2018

SAVE THE DATES! Please join the Tulane Prevention Research Center for two seminars in the Spring 2018 Innovations in Public Health Research and Practice Series: “Food Choices and the Environment: The Carbon Footprint of Our Diets” Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 12-1:30 p.m., Room 1206, 12th Floor, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1440 Canal Street, New Orleans LA 70112 Featuring: Diego Rose, PhD, MPH, Director of the Nutrition & Food Security Program,…

Studying nutrition gives students at Tulane PRC skills in community programs

Education & Engagement

Published: February 07, 2018

A class of Tulane dietetic interns who are training to be Registered Dietitians, did a one-week rotation with the Tulane Prevention Research Center in fall 2017. While at the Tulane PRC, the 20 students created five single nutrition education workshops. The students not only designed the didactic information, activities and evaluation of the workshops but facilitated the workshops as well. The information in the workshops had to be evidence-based, but also relevant, engaging and interactive.…

Message from the Director

Education & Engagement

Published: February 06, 2018

It's the beginning of the new year 2018, and what an exciting year it promises to be. The staff and faculty at the Tulane PRC are looking forward to a lot of interaction with our community organizations, partners and associates. Being well into the fourth year of our five-year funding cycle, we have a lot of work to do, and with the community's help, it will get done. But I think it is important to…

New Orleans launches survey to identify city's pressing health issues

Education & Engagement

Published: February 02, 2018

Every five years, the New Orleans Health Department and community partners conduct a city-wide Community Health Assessment in order to identify the most pressing health issues facing New Orleans residents and opportunities for health improvement. This year a Community Health Survey is one of the many ways that community voice is being incorporated into the assessment process. The goal of the survey is to align the city government's priorities with that of its residents for…

Legislative Updates

Education & Engagement

Published: February 02, 2018

New Orleans food policy report released, feedback requested. The New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Committee (FPAC) recently released it's 2018 Policy Recommendations. These recommendations stem from the recent report, Policy Matters: Assessing the Policy Gap and Opportunities in the New Orleans Food System and are aimed at increasing the equity, opportunity and collaboration in the New Orleans Food System. FPAC also completed its three-year strategic plan which focuses on the three working groups – food…

Help Tulane PRC take 1 Billion Steps!

Education & Engagement

Published: February 02, 2018

Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your health – and it's more fun if we do it together. That's why the Tulane Prevention Research Center is participating in the American Public Health Association’s 1 Billion Steps Challenge. As part of this challenge, we've created "Team Tulane PRC" and we'd love for others to join us. To join, go to https://stridekick.com/challenges/107816/tulane-prc When you join, you'll be able to track how many steps you…

Staff Spotlight

Education & Engagement

Published: February 01, 2018

Naomi King Englar is the communications and dissemination coordinator for the Tulane Prevention Research Center (PRC). She is responsible for all the center's communications campaigns, including educational materials, electronic newsletters, social media, website, and traditional publications. Additionally, Naomi coordinates the center's Health Promotion Practicum Program, which places public health graduate students in internships with the PRC's community partners. She also coordinates the social marketing components of the PRC’s core research project Movin’ for LIFE (Lasting…

Active Steps: Changing Up Exercise Routines for Better Bone Health

Education & Engagement

Published: February 01, 2018

Physical activity is a key component of improved health and is associated with a decreased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Not surprisingly, exercise also strengthens muscles, can improve balance, and is linked to better mental health.(1) With the many positive aspects of remaining physically fit, it is also important to remember to diversify one's exercise routine. Sure, yoga or biking are great for health and can be…

Nutrition Bites: Think of Your Heart on Valentine's Day

Education & Engagement

Published: February 01, 2018

February is packed full of celebrations: Heart Month, Valentine's Day, and this year, Mardi Gras. When most people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of rich and decadent food – chocolates, candy, and fancy restaurant dinners. However, Valentine’s Day can also be an opportunity to make heart healthy choices with the ones you love. Added sugars, such as from candy, soda, sports drinks, ice cream and cereal are a large part of many Americans' diets.…