Ovya’s goal in this project was to transform the care delivery model for patients with viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV by better designing services around their unique needs and experiences. Because of stigma, cost, and access issues, these patients are not well served by traditional care models. The new care model will be […]
Nahren’s project will improve health equity by providing resources and support services through the Pride Center. The Pride Center Vermont provides these services for those that are LGBTQ+. This is a community that faces numerous barriers in accessing healthcare that directly impacts their health outcomes. The database that I will be working on improves access […]
In this project, Meghan created evaluation standards to assess a policy’s impact on public health and health equity. Evaluate NHPHA’s operation policies and community policies for and evaluate how impactful they are on public health and health equity.
This project examined the role of land use, and its impact on the food system, among New Haven residents on the health of people of color and low-income residents in New Haven, Connecticut through a mixed methods approach. The project will also seek to understand how current city-wide policies related to space and place are […]
The goal of this project is to assist youth of color into the STEM Field to provide a healthier lifestyle for them and their communities down the line. Kayia assisted with the implementation of the LEAH Knox Scholars biomedical research program including the facilitation of small youth groups during professional development workshops/Management of technology needs […]
In this project, Jesse aimed at improving and expanding upon Open Door Health’s current educational materials for clinic patients and community members will make them more accessible and relevant to the LGBTQ Rhode Islanders who need these resources. This enables members of this underserved and underrepresented population to get necessary health information.
In this project, Ivy’ aimed to implement a systematic approach to examining the necessary skills and knowledge Maine health professionals need in order to work collaboratively across sectors to address health disparities, advance health equity and improve health outcomes and quality of life for their patient populations, health care systems and communities. Information gained through […]
The goal of this internship was to support the Provincetown Health Department in their work to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, and specifically to respond to the needs of vulnerable members of the population. I sought to support their efforts to make the Provincetown food distribution and production system more sustainable and self-sufficient, so that […]
In this project, Hannah helped improve health equity by providing the data and information necessary for providers to prescribe outdoor activity to patients. Providing this prescription will help address inequities among populations where people might not experienced, aware, or comfortable with the outdoors. Being active and engaged with the outdoors is important to health and […]
This project investigated the effectiveness of the Rochester M4K program to better serve the Rochester food insecure community. It will also result in a toolkit for other communities to recreate M4K to reduce food insecurity across the country.