February 13, 2013
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Program Result
Western Governors University in Salt Lake City developed and implemented a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which provides online courses and clinical experiences to students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses.
January 23, 2013
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Journal Article
Improving care transitions after a hospital medical/surgical discharge should focus on emergency department use as well readmission rates.
June 12, 2012
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Program Result
Researchers at the Urban Institute studied whether patients use high-volume hospitals for procedures and services where volume is associated with outcomes, and whether there are disparities between minorities and Whites in using such hospitals.
September 1, 2011
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Journal Article
Mapping allows local health departments to visually communicate data and identify and address gaps between services and health outcomes.
September 1, 2011
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Report
The economic downturn and disproportionate fallout on the tourism, real estate and construction sectors has affected Miami more than many metropolitan areas across the country.
June 27, 2011
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Program Result
Fresh Ideas was a targeted solicitation for proposals that aimed to give immigrants and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and maintain their own health.
May 3, 2011
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Program Result
From 2005 to 2010, the Washington-based Rebecca Project for Human Rights expanded its efforts to advocate on behalf of low-income families suffering from the impact of a parent's substance abuse.
May 1, 2011
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Journal Article
Type of park activity area—court, field, playground, shelter or open space—predicts level of physical activity in children.
January 26, 2011
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Program Result
The Miami chapter of Injury Free Coalition for Kids started in 1999 with a committed pediatrician, Judy Schaechter, M.D., and a $1,000 personal check from Injury Free founder Barbara Barlow.
March 2, 2010
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Program Result
In 2003, some 374,000 Florida children were potentially eligible for KidCare, the state's Children’s Health Insurance Program, but were not enrolled. The Covering Kids & Families statewide coalition faced an array of obstacles to closing the gap.