April 1, 2003
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The Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at Miriam Hospital conducted a study to test the feasibility of using a point-of-care computer system to assess patient risk of smoking or physical inactivity and assist physicians with appropriate counseling.
March 1, 2003
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In 2000, the National Council on the Aging conducted a survey among community service organizations concerning their health and social support programs for older adults.
March 1, 2003
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The Behavioral Medicine Laboratory at the State University of New York at Buffalo evaluated the effectiveness of school-based interventions to increase physical activity or aerobic fitness among children and adolescents.
February 1, 2003
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Brigid McHugh Sanner, a health and behavior communications consultant to RWJF, developed a national blueprint to help increase physical activity among adults age 50 and over.
February 1, 2003
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White Mountain Research Associates in Plainsboro, N.J., produced a preliminary evaluation report on the "Walk to School Day Program," a national initiative supporting a day for children to walk to school with parents and community leaders.
January 1, 2003
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The Center for the Advancement of Health conducted a study in 2000 on the current state of practice among physicians in intervening with patients using proven health behavior change strategies.
January 1, 2003
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Program Result
Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Medford, Mass., on behalf of the Partnership to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living, held a two-day summit on healthy eating and active living in Washington on April 25-26, 2000.
December 1, 2002
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Program Result
The American College of Sports Medicine convened a conference, "Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and Its Co-Morbidities," on February 4-6, 1999, in Indianapolis, Ind.
December 1, 2002
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The Health Promotion Research Foundation held the 12th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference on February 12-16, 2001, in Washington, D.C., to begin to document the health and financial impact of health promotion.
December 1, 2002
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The Oregon Health Sciences University conducted a review of studies examining the effectiveness of providing patients with self-care manuals as a way to reduce unnecessary use of health care services.
