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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! 🗞️
www.umassmed.edu/news/news-ar...
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 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...
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 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!
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 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.
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!

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
✨ 🌱 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
October 20, 2025 at 5:40 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.
September 30, 2025 at 4:28 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...
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...
August 1, 2025 at 9:38 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!
June 13, 2025 at 1:01 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
May 19, 2025 at 6:11 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!
April 2, 2025 at 7:01 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 🏞️
April 2, 2025 at 4:05 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.
April 2, 2025 at 2:00 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
April 1, 2025 at 3:11 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...
March 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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
February 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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
January 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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
January 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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 dalewickenheiser@hotmail.com or call or text at 617-461-0557.
January 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The PRC at UMass Chan team wishes you health and happiness. Happy New Year! ✨
January 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM