Supporting education and innovation.
Commitment to Healthy Communities Initiative
Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are among the most preventable risks for chronic disease in the United States. The food and beverage industry is currently investing in community health programs across the country to address these issues; however, there are no standardized metrics to measure program success. The Commitment to Healthy Communities, a collaboration between the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) and the CUNY School of Public Health (CUNY SPH), seeks to change this. Together, the Center and HWCF are working to create benchmarks to assess the design, performance, and impact of industry-sponsored community health programs. Doing so will allow us to identify best practices to maximize health impact and return on industry investment. The benchmarking framework also creates a new platform, with a common language, to foster industry and cross-sector collaboration to address the complex issues around nutrition, obesity and health.
Physical Activity and Redesigned Community Spaces Study (PARCS)
We are partnering with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation to evaluate the impact of citywide park redesign and renovation on physical activity, mental health, and community well-being. The PARCS Study is a first-of-its-kind, multi-year project working with community residents across all five boroughs to assess the relationship between community environment and health. The study utilizes the latest mobile health technology to assess park use, physical activity, and a range of psychosocial and community wellbeing outcomes. Results from the study will yield critical insights to inform future community design policies and practices.
Evaluation of Shape-Up and Community-Primary Care Linkages
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Intra-Ethnic Disparities and Socio-Cultural Pathways of Childhood Obesity
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