Green County Human Services proposed the creation of a mental health navigator (MHN) position to address the community need for improved connection to mental health resources. In this report we provide a brief literature review of the public health significance of this topic generally and in the context of Green County. We discuss relevant community […]
University Department: Public Health
Living Streets and Capital Improvements
Design a prototype public participation process for the city to engage residents prior to and during reconstruction projects that implement North St. Paul’s new living streets policy, which includes design recommendations for pavement street width, storm water treatment, underground utilities, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and street plantings. Read the final student report delivered to the […]
Community Change & Sustainability of Athletic Fields
Conduct a needs assessment for athletic field use and develop recommendations for athletic field surface materials and scheduling. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Eric Watkins Horticulture Science Professor ewatkins@umn.edu 612 624 7496 Local Government / Community Contact Brad Tullberg Parks & […]
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Improving Emergency Communications with Limited-English-Proficiency (LEP) Chinese- and Russian-Speaking Communities
Building on work done to prepare for Fire Department re-accreditation, prepare outreach strategies using Community Risk Reduction (CRR) for our most at-risk populations. This effort would identify the risk factors, most effective engagement strategies, and resources. Additional information regarding CRR best practices can be found here. The Bellevue Fire Department’s CRR visualization tool can be […]
Teen Intervene Toolkit
Based on an initial community assessment and literature review of Teen Intervene and Brief Interventions, a toolkit and video were created to improve implementation of Teen Intervene in Green County. The toolkit includes elements which can be used to educate referral sources, collect program data, and grow the program to its full potential. Read the […]
Evaluation of the City’s Community Engagement Initiative
Assess the impact of Brooklyn Park’s 2010 Community Engagement Initiative. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Keith Horvath Public Health Local Government / Community Contact Josie Shardlow Community Engagement Coordinator, City of Brooklyn Park […]
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South Campus Neighborhood Project Stakeholder Engagement
Assessing the needs of the students within the South-Campus neighborhood in regards to their safety and well being. The South-Campus neighborhood has experienced high crime, accidents, and drug/alcohol related incidents due to the poor layout and inadequate lighting provided for students. Goals include: creating less vehicle accidents within intersections, decreasing the rate of assaults and […]
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Childhood Maltreatment
Analyze the incidence and impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the County, and identify opportunities to build resistance, support families, and strengthen communities to reduce the incidence of childhood maltreatment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ezra Golberstein Public Health Local […]
Public Health: Principles and Practice
This project is the result of a collaboration between the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and the Dane County Department of Human Services (DCDHS). DCDHS and the Dane County Board of Supervisors have identified “super-utilizers” of human services as a population who would be more effectively served by a coordinated response. The […]
Clearing up the Haze: Towards a Comprehensive View of the National City Air Quality Picture
The data contained in this report were generated during collaboration between National City, the Sage project, and San Diego State University’s Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) in the spring of 2014. Fourteen students from the Environmental Health division of the GSPH who were enrolled in a course entitled ‘Air Quality’, taught by Professor Zohir […]