Under the guidance of instructors Mike Rose and Derek Abe, Portland State University students worked in small groups to create active transportation plans for two sites within TriMet’s Southwest Corridor project area. Barbur Boulevard/19th Street MAX Station Integration The proposed SW Barbur Boulevard/19th Street MAX Station will be located in Southwest Portland as part of […]
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Undergraduate economics students will use the City’s new open data portal to compare Chelsea with other cities in the state on various data points, including crime, housing, and opioid overdoses. This City of Chelsea will use this information to better understand how it’s performing in relation to peer cities on key indicators. Read the final […]
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Undergraduate Kilachand students will assist the Town in understanding and responding to key health challenges (such as air pollution and opioid addiction) by innovating program and policy solutions in a hack-a-thon style project. These solutions will be presented directly to the Town’s new Public Health Director. Read the final student report delivered to the local […]
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To decrease the frequency of repeat 911 callers by finding alternative options and community resources that are more appropriate to their needs rather than repeated use of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Utilization of alternative options and resources for low acuity, non-emergent patients will help increase the availability of EMS to higher acuity patients, decrease offload […]
The Juhnke-Balkin Life Balance Inventory is a validated survey tool that provides a snapshot of adult wellness in domains such as positive orientation, quality of relationships, spiritual support, stress and anxiety, sleep disturbance, sex and intimacy, career satisfaction, and global health. Graduate students and faculty from the UM Department of Leadership and Counselor Education administered […]
The James C. Kennedy Wellness Center is working to improve health status by engaging youth to prevent diabetes and obesity. The M Partner Summer Internship provided a platform to conduct a literature review and data analysis around diabetes management. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura […]
The City of New Albany is committed to a quality parks and recreation system that delivers high-quality parks, trails, recreation programs, facilities, and events for all residents, while contributing to the economic well-being of the City. Faculty and students conducted research to provide a guide for future growth and development of New Albany’s parks and […]
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The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation presents the Healthy Hometown award annually to encourage and reward exemplary community health and wellness in municipalities across the state. Faculty and students will work alongside community leaders to create the grant application based on Charleston’s ordinances, policies, events, and programs. Read the final student report […]
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation presents the Healthy Hometown award annually to encourage and reward exemplary community health and wellness in minucipalities across the state. Faculty and students worked alongside community leaders to create the grant application based on Lexington’s environmental ordinances and policies, reduced tobacco use, community wellness infrastructure and […]
Supporting patients with chronic illnesses, Southern Indiana Community Health Care is implementing chronic care management procedures and staffing to provide follow-up and intermittent care for patients. They will join forces with the School of Nursing to conduct home visits for chronic illness management. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining […]
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