National Program
To reverse the epidemic by supporting the center's efforts to: synthesize the evidence; provide expertise and resources to organizations, policy-makers, and communities working to prevent childhood obesity.
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To increase the stature and academic standing of nurse faculty and draw more nurses to teaching careers by creating a cadre of national leaders in academic nursing through career-development awards to outstanding junior nurse faculty.
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To develop a public health practice-based research network to help stakeholders understand how research in public health systems can be used to improve public health performance and impact.
National Program
To address the nursing shortage by funding scholarships for accelerated bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing, with preference given to schools that increase the number of students in these programs.
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To establish a national program that oversees the implementation of strategies to increase the educational progression of nurses to obtain baccalaureate and higher degrees.
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To develop and implement a six-week academic enrichment program for undergraduates from minority groups, rural areas, and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry.
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To help states develop and implement policies that expand access to health insurance coverage.
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To reduce rates of smoking in families by supporting research to develop and evaluate effective new interventions to help women quit smoking before, during and after pregnancy.
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To encourage experts in public health, law, political science, medicine, sociology, criminal justice, economics, psychology, and other behavioral and policy sciences to address issues of substance abuse.
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To support radio stations that demonstrate how community-centered journalism can address local health care issues.