UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

With the support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Drs. Falon Smith, MS, PhD & Maihan Vu, DrPH, MPH will lead a 1-year study on moral injury of Veterans, how it affects their health, and inform future research and treatment. Read the story: https://unc.live/3YX7NSF

This month's “Prevention Research Matters” issue gives a deeper dive into new and ongoing research. Click the link, scroll to the bottom, and sign up for email updates about Prevention Research Centers to receive the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gmpraA-K #PRCnetwork

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we highlight the invaluable contributions made by Prevention Research Centers working alongside tribal communities. ?To learn more about PRCs working with Tribal communities, visit:? https://lnkd.in/ey4tEA54 ? #PRCnetwork?

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

Exciting news!? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awards $20M to academic institutions nationwide for a new Prevention Research Centers funding cycle. With FY24 funding, 20 PRCs will focus on research that helps turn scientific knowledge into public health practices to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, obesity, and cancer. You can visit the updated PRC website to learn more about how these centers are using community-engaged approaches to address gaps in health promotion research. https://lnkd.in/gmpraA-K ? #PRCnetwork ?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded Special Interest Project (SIP) grants to three projects led by HPDP researchers. The SIP-funded projects seek to improve arthritis management, immunization services, and cancer prevention and control. Congratulations to Drs. Leigh Callahan, Melissa Gilkey, Stephanie Wheeler, Alison Brenner, and Rachel Hirschey PhD, RN, FAAN! Read more about the newly funded SIPs: https://unc.live/3Bytr7V

The The National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health has awarded Drs. Derek Hales and Deborah J. Jones a 5-year grant to test a remote resilience program aimed at improving the mental health of child care providers, a vital yet underserved workforce. Congratulations! Go NAPSACC https://unc.live/3XMRO9b

The Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) Scholars Program was featured as a Prevention Research Center Success Story by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention! Success Stories highlight the success and impact PRC research and illustrate how PRCs have met the needs of their communities. The CPCRN Scholars Program is a collaborative, virtual learning experience that equips scholars with skills in Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science, fostering long-term engagement with the CPCRN network and promoting career growth through mentorship and collaboration. Read the success story: https://unc.live/3BqtouV

We're excited to announce that HPDP researchers, Melissa C. and Desiree W. Murray are recipients of the Translating Innovative Ideas for the Public Good (TIIP) Awards! These awards, under Innovate Carolina’s Design and Innovation for the Public Good (DIPG), fund transformative projects that directly impact public health and community well-being. Melissa's mobile intervention tackles high-risk alcohol use, while Desiree's mindfulness-based parenting resource supports adolescents' mental health. Read the story: https://unc.live/3TQx7rR

Dr. Kristen Hassmiller Lich and PhD Candidate Doyoung (Kelly) Kim, MSc have have been awarded HPDP's Planning Grant to study the relational dynamics of emotional well-being among family caregivers and individuals with cognitive impairment. This pilot study aims to reveal critical pathways that influence the mental health of caregivers and care recipients, paving the way for future interventions to support both groups. Read the story here: https://unc.live/3zDikK4