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The Community Health and Wellness Resource Team is hiring a Research Assistant! ?? In this role, you will work across projects researching care environments, including child care, adult supervised care, and Veteran care. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates looking to get more hands-on research experience, particularly in the field of public health. Apply by 11/26 to be considered at: https://lnkd.in/dw7rmS92

With rates of obesity increasing across the country, Go NAPSACC knows that early childhood is our best chance to not only prevent many health problems, but also to tackle current health disparities.? Proven effective in reducing early childhood obesity risk, Go NAPSACC helps ECE programs implement practices, policies, and environments that support lifelong healthy habits for children. With over 11,000 ECE programs enrolled reaching over half a million children, Go NAPSACC is empowering states, consultants, programs, and early childhood educators to build healthier futures for our children. You can support our work by making a gift to the Ward Memorial Fund which supports our research team’s summer internship program, projects, and professional development opportunities for students, researchers, public health practitioners, and early care and education professionals. https://lnkd.in/erFFrWKH?

Remembered as Dr. Ward by some, Go NAPSACC’s late founder and director was a highly revered educator and pioneer of childhood obesity research, responsible for steering countless individuals into fulfilling careers in academia, research, and public health practice. Others remember Dianne, a driven colleague and collaborative visionary, recognizing and harnessing individual strengths while inspiring a collective effort towards a common goal. Friends and family remember Dianne for her endearing smile, her generosity, and her love for the four B’s – beach, boys (grandsons), birds, and basketball. For as many people who hold these cherished memories, there are many more who may not know her at all, yet her memory ripples through their lives every day, as Dianne’s legacy continues through all those she has impacted personally and through the countless lives that have been improved through her work. Contributing to the Ward Memorial Fund furthers Dianne’s legacy of empowering public health researchers and the ECE workforce and supporting the health and wellness of children worldwide. Make a gift today to honor Dianne's life and legacy: https://lnkd.in/erFFrWKH

The Community Health and Wellness Resource Team is hiring a Project Manager for our Moral Injury Project! ?? Moral Injury is commonly defined as the psychological distress that results from actions, or the lack of them, that violate someone’s deeply held moral beliefs and values. This project, funded by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs aims to understand the current landscape of moral injury research and practice from the perspective of research and practice experts and engage with US military Veterans regarding their care experiences. ? This is a great opportunity for recent master’s graduates from health counseling, psychology, or social work programs interested in the cross-section of healthcare research and practice. Apply by 11/18 to be considered at: https://lnkd.in/eW_viA7F

Did you know #GivingTuesday is less than a month away? Go NAPSACC and the Community Health & Wellness Resource Team have set a goal to raise $1,000 for the Ward Memorial Fund which supports our research team’s summer internship program, projects, and professional development opportunities for students, researchers, public health practitioners, and early care and education professionals! Make a gift to the Ward Memorial Fund to help us reach our goal and build opportunities for the current and future ECE workers and researchers who promote the health and development of our children. https://lnkd.in/erFFrWKH

Have a child between the ages of 3-8 years old and live within 50 miles of UNC Chapel Hill? The Community Health & Wellness Resource Team's Spectra Discovery project is interested in the accuracy of wearable devices designed for children to measure electronic screen use. If you are interested in participating, complete the eligibility questionnaire here: https://lnkd.in/eNgUNnbF If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!?

When you buy local foods you can boost your local economy, access fresher and more nutritious produce, strengthen community connections, and more. But, did you know buying local foods also supports sustainable, environmentally friendly practices? Read more to learn about the environmental benefits of buying local foods and how ECE programs can purchase them: https://lnkd.in/eTp2UBFG

Join Go NAPSACC in partnership with the Early Care & Education Team of the CDC’s Division of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity (DNPAO) on?October 28th from 2-3:30 PM ET?for the third webinar of the iWorkgroup webinar series focused on TA support to enhance the use of Go NAPSACC and help educators work through the 5-step improvement process. This webinar series is open to all current and potential Go NAPSACC state partners. You can join any or all of the webinars in the series. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eaXDJCuc

The Community Health and Wellness Resource Team is hiring a Research Assistant! ?? Our new Resilience project (NIH R01 funded study) is evaluating the impact of a workplace resilience intervention to improve the psychosocial health and well-being of early childhood education (ECE) staff. In this role, you will recruit and collect online data from ECE directors and staff. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates looking to get more hands-on research experience, particularly in the field of public health. ? Apply by 10/28 to be considered at: https://lnkd.in/e6f4-Tj9

The Community Health and Wellness Resource Team is hiring a Behavioral Health Intervention Counselor! ?? ? Our new Resilience project (NIH R01 funded study) is evaluating the impact of a workplace resilience intervention to improve the psychosocial health and well-being of early childhood education (ECE) staff. In this role, you will lead the remote delivery of strengths based psychosocial and physical activity interventions. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates from masters programs in health counseling, psychology, or social work. ? Apply by 10/28 to be considered at: https://lnkd.in/eKpd2ekH