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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! 🗞️
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Read the full article! 🗞️
www.umassmed.edu/news/news-ar...
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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...
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
#GLP1 #LifestyleHealth @prcumasschan.bsky.social
UMass Chan launches new center with study of digital intervention for patients using GLP-1 medications
Enrollment in the study will start in early 2026, with a focus on patients recently initiating GLP-1 therapies in the Worcester area.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
We are thrilled about this announcement! 🎉
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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
#GLP1 #LifestyleHealth @prcumasschan.bsky.social
UMass Chan launches new center with study of digital intervention for patients using GLP-1 medications
Enrollment in the study will start in early 2026, with a focus on patients recently initiating GLP-1 therapies in the Worcester area.
direc.to
November 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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
#GLP1 #LifestyleHealth @prcumasschan.bsky.social
Congratulations, Gina! We are so fortunate that you also sharing your expertise locally!
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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
Read about the ECLIPPSE Strategies here: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me...
#APHA2025 #PAPREN #ECLIPPSE
Development of a compendium of implementation strategies to promote physical activity through built environment change: The Expert Consensus for Local Implementation of Physical Activity Policy, Systems and Environment (ECLIPPSE) strategies
Background and Purpose: The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
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
Read the abstract being presented at APHA 2025 here: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me...
#APHA2025 #PAPREN
Pedestrian and activity-focused zoning as a strategy to promote social and emotional support in the United States, 2013-2022
Introduction and Objective: The U.S. Surgeon General’s office has issued calls ...
apha.confex.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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
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...
Read the abstract here: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me...
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌟 🍃🏃♀️ 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...
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!
✔️ 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!
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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!
✔️ 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 HEAP@wcac.net for help or questions.
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 HEAP@wcac.net for help or questions.
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🏠 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 HEAP@wcac.net for help or questions.
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 HEAP@wcac.net 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 HEAP@wcac.net for help or questions.
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 HEAP@wcac.net for help or questions.
October 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🏠 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 HEAP@wcac.net for help or questions.
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 HEAP@wcac.net 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
Check it out on our website: www.umassmed.edu/globalassets...
#PRCNetwork
October 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
✨ 🌱 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
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.
September 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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.
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🌟 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
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
September 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🌟 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
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
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
August 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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
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...
Details:
Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2025
2-4 p.m. ET
Register ➡️ www.pathlms.com/health/cours...
August 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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...
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...
Details:
Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2025
2-4 p.m. ET
Register ➡️ www.pathlms.com/health/cours...
August 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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...
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!
9am meet at Coes Beach & riding the Mill St. parking protected bike lanes. 😀
Hosted by the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition 🚲 See you there!
June 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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!
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
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
May 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🚲📚 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
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
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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
#FoodAsMedicine #nutrition
May 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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
#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!
We encourage you to take a 30 minute walk today and add walking to your daily routine!
April 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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!
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 🏞️
April 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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.
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.
April 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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.
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
April 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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...
Read here ➡️ www.umassmed.edu/globalassets...
March 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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...
Read here ➡️ www.umassmed.edu/globalassets...
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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
March 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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