HPRC February Research Seminar

Our mental health-related work: Where we've been and where we're headed

Dr. Mark Snowden will discuss the status of research and dissemination of PEARLS, HPRC's depression management program, as well as other mental health projects he has led. Guests are welcome to attend.

Date: Thursday, Feb 11, 10:00-10:50
Location: HPRC conference room. Directions
2010 seminar schedule (pdf)

The seminar will be followed by an HPRC staff meeting 10:50-11:30. Guests are welcome to stay for the staff meeting.

New Research Projects Underway

The Residential Fire Prevention and Safety Program is studying how to increase the number of homes with working smoke alarms. The studies will be conducted in high risk areas in Dallas, TX, Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR, Tucson AZ, and Wilmington ,NC. HPRC will conduct the program evaluation. Allen Cheadle, HPRC's evaluation lead, is the PI of this one-year study.

The Worksite Immunization Project is studying how to increase adult vaccination at worksites. The project will produce guidance on best practices that vendors, employers, and policy makers can use to provide ready access to worksite vaccination against influenza and other diseases. Diane Martin is the PI of this three-year study.

The Review of the Evidence for the Effectiveness of Mental Health Promotion is identifying issues and their implications to help guide public health organizations in setting an agenda for population-based mental health promotion. Mark Snowden is the PI of this one-year study.

Post-Conference Grant Awarded

The Healthy Aging Research Network (HAN) received an the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) post-conference grant to produce webinars and supporting materials to follow up on HAN's conference Promoting Environmental and Policy Change to Support Healthy Aging in September 2009. Basia Belza is the PI for the new grant.