December 2019

Saturday Night Lights: Lighting the Way for Young Athletes

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From the National Youth Sports Strategy Bright Spots, a series that highlights how successful programs are boosting youth sports participation across the Nation. Turn on the lights and get youth moving — that’s the bottom line at Saturday Night Lights (SNL), a signature youth development program created by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance...

Joining Forces to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in New York State

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From Healthy People 2020 Stories from the Field, a series highlighting communities across the Nation that are addressing the Leading Health Indicators (LHIs). Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in the United States, and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths. But although colorectal cancer is very common — and there are effective tests for it — many people in the United States aren’t getting screened...

Open Fellowship Opportunities in the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Are you a recent graduate interested in health promotion, physical activity, or health policy? The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is seeking applicants for three Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) fellowship opportunities. • Health Policy Fellowships – The Community Strategies Division seeks two participants with a background in public health and health policy to be involved in the Healthy People initiative...