Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods
at Case Western Reserve University
In communities with minimal access to supermarkets, residents often rely on convenience stores for groceries. Most often these stores sell highly processed, high-calorie foods with low nutritional quality, and very few of them sell fresh produce, whole grains or healthy Read More …
Erika Trapl, PhD named Director of the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods effective February 1, 2020, succeeding Founding Director, Elaine A. Borawski, PhD, whose vision led the Center in addressing chronic health issues faced in disadvantaged Greater Cleveland neighborhoods for more than Read More …
In 2019, nearly 2 million Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis and more than 600,000 will die of cancer. Cancer diagnoses and deaths are disproportionately high among people who live in rural counties, have a low socioeconomic status, and are Read More …
PRCHN Director Dr. Elaine A. Borawski and Associate Director Dr. Erika Trapl received a $100k award from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center to conduct pilot work needed to develop an evidence-based, comprehensive action plan for reducing adult tobacco use across Read More …
Through regular, thoughtful examination of annual local Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) findings, the PRCHN’s YRBS Advisory Committee helps identify areas of concern for elevation to increase community awareness. Over the past few years, Latinx/Hispanic students have reported an alarming prevalence of depressive Read More …
Get to know more about Dr. Erika Trapl and her research in “5 questions with… prevention researcher Erika Trapl.”
The FreshLink team shared the FreshLink Ambassador Model with participants from 5 states and throughout Ohio in a full-day training session Aug. 12, 2019. The model is based on peer-to-peer outreach to promote awareness of and social connectedness to farmers’ markets. By bridging residents to resources, Read More …
The rising use of electronic cigarettes portend a burgeoning health crisis for adolescents – and the adults they will become — across diverse NEO communities. Expert panelists including PRCHN Associate Director, Dr. Erika Trapl, and PRCHN Affiliated Faculty, Dr. Monica Read More …
Jean Frank, Director of Adolescent Surveillance & Evaluation, recently discussed the latest YRBS Middle School data and the role of protective factors with Ideastream reporter Lecia Bushak. Protective factors such as participation in youth programs, talking with parents about school, being involved Read More …
Jean Frank, Director of Adolescent Surveillance & Evaluation, received the Connected Learning Award as part of the CMSD/Alliance for a Healthier Generation “Wellies” Awards on May 1, 2019. The Healthy Schools Wellness Award Celebration recognizes and shows appreciation for Cleveland Read More …