Why Your ZIP Code May Be More Important to Your Health Than Your Genetic Code
April 23, 2009 | Commentary
This commentary by James Marks, M.D., M.P.H., originally appeared April 23, 2009, on The Huffington Post.
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Working Together to Improve Health: Georges Benjamin Q&A
October 26, 2012 | Story
A Conversation with APHA executive director Georges Benjamin.
Using Community Arts Events to Enhance Collective Efficacy and Community Engagement to Address Depression in an African American Community
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This study's objective used community-partnered participatory research (CPPR) to measure collective efficacy and its role as a precursor of community engagement to improve depression care in the African American community of South Los Angeles.
Creating Lifelong Communities
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article explores the issue of aging and longevity, and describes one region's response to the growing population of seniors.
US Opinions on Health Determinants and Social Policy as Health Policy
September 1, 2001 | Journal Article
There is room to increase the public's knowledge about the broad determinants of health.
Can Private Companies Contribute to Public Programs' Outreach Efforts?
March 1, 2007 | Journal Article
This article describes an innovative outreach effort in California, which trains and certifies community organizations to help complete Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) applications.
Disaster Planning and Risk Communication with Vulnerable Communities
April 1, 2007 | Journal Article
Lessons from Hurricane Katrina
Do Doctors Vote?
May 1, 2007 | Journal Article
To what extent are physicians currently involved in community affairs.
Partners Work Together to Solve a Communitywide Alcohol Problem
October 5, 2009 | Program Result
Free To Grow brought together diverse community partners to help strengthen families and communities. At one site, Wausau, Wis., the partners worked to change social norms on alcohol use and abuse.
Looking Beyond Health Care to Improve the Health of All Americans
July 1, 2009 | Presentation Material
RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America hosts a webinar focused on creating healthier homes and communities by improving the built environment and integrating safety and wellness into all aspects of the community.