The University of Texas School of Public Health's Institute for Health Policy assists researchers in translating their findings into usable advice for program administrators and practical recommendations for health policymakers.
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- Houston, TX, 77030
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- 713-500-9318
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- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- RIA Poster Presentation at CDC 11:19am Aug 12
- So, what exactly is "Research Into Action?" 3:02pm Mar 26
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Institute for Health Policy The IHP congratulates Drs. Deanna Hoelscher and Steven Kelder of the Austin Regional Campus, who will receive the 2010 Translating Research to Policy Award from Active Living Research, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The award recognizes outstanding examples of innovators in research, policy o...r advocacy who have succeeded in catalyzing policy change in communities across the nation.
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Research Into Action Staff to Present Poster at 2009 CDC Health Marketing Conference “Participation Powers Prevention” to be held in Atlanta, Aug. 11...
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Institute for Health Policy How does the American public view science and scientists? Here's an interesting poll from the Pew Foundation -- and a fun quiz to see how much YOU know about basic science!
pewresearch.org
A new survey of scientists and the public finds large majorities holding positive views of science. But scientists are concerned about Americans' ignorance of scientific findings and large differences exist between the two groups' views on evolution and global warming. ...
Institute for Health Policy Houston’s relentless heat wave has prompted the National Weather Service to declare a “heat emergency,” a designation that air temperature and humidity is a potential health threat for all people and is particularly dangerous for high-risk groups. Want to know more about the public health impact of heat exposure? Read the IHP policy brief!
www.sph.uth.tmc.edu
Institute for Health Policy The Institute for Health Policy's 2008 annual report is now available online. If you are interested in learning more about us and our work, please click on this link:
www.sph.uth.tmc.edu
Institute for Health Policy The IHP is about to begin a comprehensive health survey, the first of its kind in the greater Houston area. To read more about the Health of Houston survey, click here:
www.sph.uth.tmc.edu
In 2010, the Institute for Health Policy will conduct a comprehensive health survey, the first of its kind in the Greater Houston Area.
Institute for Health Policy The UT-Houston media relations team has developed a great page of information about the swine flu, including experts for media types. You can click on the link here, and call them directly at 713-500-3030 if you are a reporter.
Institute for Health Policy HealthLeader, the online wellness magazine for UT-Houston, has put together a wonderful primer on the swine flu. Please click on the link to get the most up-to-date medical information.
Institute for Health Policy A staggering 1 in 5 American four year-olds are obese, according to a recent research study. Learn more by following the link.
www.cnn.com
Nearly one-fifth of American 4-year-olds are obese, and children of color are at higher risk, according to new research.
Institute for Health Policy Here's an IHP policy brief on the public health impact of heat exposure:
www.sph.uth.tmc.edu
