Below is a collection of the most relevant and insightful news articles about the PRCHN and our research projects from media outlets outside the University. These articles illuminate our work and place our efforts in the broader context of public health. The articles are listed in reverse chronological order, so the newest articles are always at the top. All articles will automatically open in a new browser window or tab.
Cleveland leads nation in smoking rate but there may be a solution
Is a barrage of illegal cigarette ads driving Cleveland’s high smoking rate?
Dr. Erika Trapl who is the Director of the Case Western Reserve University Prevention Center for Healthy Neighborhoods led the research and said there area variety of reasons why Cleveland may have the highest smoking rate in the country, but one stands out. Dr. Erika Trapl who is the Director of the Case Western Reserve University Prevention Center for Healthy Neighborhoods led the research and said there area variety of reasons why Cleveland may have the highest smoking rate in the country, but one stands out.
Med’s Erika Trapl explains who has increased risk of prostate cancer
What is the latest on proposed flavored tobacco ban in Cleveland?
Higher legal age to buy tobacco in Cleveland reduced teen use
Dr. Erika Trapl, an epidemiologist at Case Western Reserve University’s school of medicine, is leading The Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project.
COVID showed the cracks in society. How can we fix them?
PRCHN’s Director, Dr. Erika Trapl, discusses economic investment in historically marginalized communities to create more opportunity and ultimately, improve health.
NE Ohio initiative to increase prostate cancer screening in African Americans
Dr. Erika Trapl, PRCHN Director and Director of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, awarded 2.75 million-three year grant to focus on prostate cancer disparities
Amid Dollar Store Moratorium, Focus Turns To Cleveland’s Corner Stores
Director of Healthy Food Access Initiatives, Morgan Taggart talks about the Healthy Food Retail Initiative and how resources from the city could assist in securing more fresh options in local corner stores
Black Smoking Rates; No Smoking Hiring Bans & Community Tour Preview: Future of West Side Market
n some heavily African American Cleveland neighborhoods, 40 percent of people smoke, driving up Cleveland’s smoking rate to 29 percent, more than double the national rate. On The Sound of Ideas we discuss a new effort to get them to quit.
THE PRIVATE LIVES OF YOUTH Annual questionnaire provides revealing details about behaviors: Fall/Winter 2019 CWRU THINK magazine interview with Adolescent Surveillance and Evaluation Director, Jean Frank, about the local Youth Risk Behavior Survey results.
Beginning Thursday, you must be 21 to buy tobacco products in Ohio: Tobacco researcher and PRCHN Associate Director Erika Trapl, PhD discusses the new Ohio Tobacco21 legislation.
CDC says more young people using e-cigarettes like Juuls: PRCHN Associate Director Erika Trapl, PhD, discusses e-cig products
Depression Severity Tied to Increased Seizure Frequency
Affiliated faculty Martha Sajatovic, MD, is quoted
Teens, Adults with Epilepsy at High Risk for Depression
Affiliated faculty Martha Sajatovic, MD, is quoted
Depression Is a Risk for Teens, Adults with Epilepsy
Affiliated faculty Martha Sajatovic, MD, is quoted
Database funded to help researchers understand bipolar disorder throughout adult lifespan
Affiliated faculty Martha Sajatovic, MD, discusses a new grant from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders
Self-management intervention for epilepsy achieves health improvements
Affiliated faculty Martha Sajatovic, MD, was interviewed regarding the six-month TIME trial
Rate of Teen Attempted Suicide Across Cuyahoga County Isn’t as High as CMSD’s, but Still Shocking
Cleveland Scene featured our Youth Risk Behavior Survey data around youth suicide ideation and depressive symptoms
One in Six Cuyahoga County Teens Considered Suicide
PRCHN Associate Director Erika Trapl, PhD, was a guest on WVIZ’s Ideas program discussing the latest data from the YRBS and how it can be used to help policy makers shape programming
The Center for Community Solutions used our Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data in a blog post around depressive symptoms and suicide ideation among county teens.
Optimizing the treatment of bipolar disorder in older adults:Affiliated faculty Dr. Martha Sajatovic’s presentation at Psych Congress 2018 is previewed
Case Western Reserve University researchers trying to find solutions to Cleveland’s hunger problems:Associate Director Darcy Freedman, PhD, is interviewed about his major new grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Case Western Reserve receives major grant to improve food systems in Cleveland neighborhoods
Associate Director Darcy Freedman, PhD, is the principal investigator on a major new grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Ohio awarded more than $2.2 million for program for low-income families
Associate Director Darcy Freedman, PhD, is quoted in this article about Produce Perks funding
$2.2 million awarded to help low-income families
Associate Director Darcy Freedman is quoted in this article about Produce Perks funding
Brown announces more than $2.2 million to feed families across Ohio
Associate Director Darcy Freedman, PhD, is quoted in this press release from Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown’s office
Akron using grant to study youth violence concerns and look for solutions
This article cites 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from the PRCHN
Why does soda cost less than water at the corner store? A college forum symposium
REACH Project Manager Anna Matos was a panelist for this forum at the Cleveland City Club
Epilepsy’s mobility problem: Advocating for changes in transportation laws, public resources
Affiliated faculty Dr. Martha Sajatovic’s research exploring epilepsy self-management strategies is cited
Cleveland advocates for the poor lead fight against possible Farm Bill cuts
Associate Director Darcy Freedman, PhD, was quoted in coverage of advocacy training around the Farm Bill vote
Rural dollar stores add convenience, break up food deserts
PRCHN Director Elaine Borawski, PhD, added insights as to how the growing number of dollar stores in rural areas may fill a food source need
On the wrong side of the digital divide in Cleveland, Ohio
Affiliated faculty Amy Sheon was quoted extensively in this look at the lack of broadband connectivity in large parts of the city
Efforts ramp up to bring local food to school cafeterias
Research Associate Eun-lye Lee and the PRCHN’s PSE READI assessment tool were discussed
15 Ohio Counties with the Most Grocery Stores (and the Least)
Associate Director Darcy Freedman was quoted regarding food access
Sharing Public Spaces to Improve Public Health
Community Engagement Coordinator Erika Hood was quoted in a New York Times on the growing movement toward shared use to improve physical activity opportunities in low-resource neighborhoods
Case Study Aims to Find New Ways to Tackle Cleveland Food Deserts
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan creates committee to find solutions to youth violence
Giant Eagle closings spark food desert concerns
Associate Director Darcy Freedman, PhD, was quoted in a WCPN/Ideastream story about the closing of Giant Eagle grocery store in the Jefferson neighborhood.
2013
2011
Video: Be Well: Young and Obese Documentary
The causes and consequences of childhood obesity are multidimensional and the approach to helping children and their families deal with the issue must be, too.
Little cigars are tobacco of choice for middle schoolers in Cuyahoga County
Cleveland Plain Dealer article and WCPN 90.3 news story
Video: Moving the Need Through Team Science
The IMPACT Study-Ideas Moving Parents and Adolescents to Change Together CTSC-School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University
CWRU presents to Cleveland City Council on Health initiatives
The Prevention Research Center and other Case Western Reserve University health initiatives presented an overview of their
CRWU’s “Bigger Picture” Annual Report “Good Food for All”
The core project of the new Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods at Case Western Reserve, is addressing the healthy food shortages of inner-city neighborhoods and working with community residents to change the entire food landscape in these areas.
2010
“Cleveland Kids Shape Up for Youth Marathon”
CWRU art/sci Magazine “An Expanded Menu”
Plain Dealer “NIH funded obesity study to track kids in 400 Cleveland families”
CWRU Daily “CWRU receives 12.5 million grant to study obesity in Cleveland’s urban youth”
CWRU Think “Stimulus money to establish CWRU behavioral science resource lab”
Plain Dealer “Cleveland’s smoking rate remains stubbornly high”
ASPH Friday Letter “ASPH Welcomes Class of 2010 ASPH/CDC/PRC Minority Health Fellows”
CWRU Daily “The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods
CWRU Video Research Report “Bringing Healthy Foods to the Neighborhood”
CWRU School of Medicine’s Medicus “Cleveland’s Nutrition Intervention:
CDC/PRC News & Notes “Crossing America’s Food Deserts To Fight Obesity”
CWRU School of Medicine’s Medicus “Neighbors Helping Neighbors: New Prevention
CWRU News Center “East Cleveland Wants Change; CWRU Social Justice Alliance Plans to Help
Plain Dealer “CWRU grant of nearly $800,000 to create center for researching urban health
CWRU News Center “Case Western Reserve University Launches Prevention Research Center
CWRU Think “Grant Helps Case Western Reserve & Cleve Work Together for Healthy Neighborhood
CDC Chronic Disease Center “CDC Program Expands to Study Health Needs of Underserved Commu