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JSI will conduct an initial evaluation of the Vermont Everyone Eats Program (VEE) for Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA). The program was conceived, developed, and implemented quickly in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security and the local economy. Vermont Everyone Eats engages community partners throughout the state to coordinate meal production by local…
The healthcare workforce is particularly susceptible to overwork and burnout, and the stresses of public health crises exacerbates the problem. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC), in collaboration with John Snow, Inc. (JSI), are examining the issue. JSI will develop a workforce survey to assess levels of…
Addressing health workforce shortages across rural areas and other areas with limited providers is an important part of improving health access. JSI has been utilizing data analysis of public datasets, distribution of provider surveys, and GIS mapping to support analysis of health professional shortage areas for 20 years. The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (Nurse…
JSI is assessing the impact of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC) Program, which aims to strengthen the HIV workforce's capacity to improve outcomes along the HIV care continuum. JSI is evaluating the reach and impact of the AETC Program through the National Evaluation Plan…
We will support the assessment, development, and updates of Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) for Massachusetts. JSI continues to build upon work initially done which supports the development of a state-wide map of access related data using GIS technology and claims to assess needs throughout the…
JSI will engage the Vermont Foodbank leadership and staff in a participatory process to inform development of a strategic evaluation plan. The plan will define priority outcomes and measures for the Vermont Foodbank. It will serve as a roadmap to guide the organization's future evaluation initiatives and inform planning and action, demonstrate effectiveness and achievements, assess…
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's (MDPH) Bureau of Community Health and Prevention has selected JSI to provide evaluation support for two CDC grants (1815: Improving the Health of Americans Through Prevention and Management of Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke and 1817: Innovative State and Local Public Health Strategies to Prevent and Manage Diabetes, Heart Disease, and…
In 2018-2019, we launched the “Today is For Me.” campaign through funding provided by the NH Charitable Foundation (NHCF). The “Today is For Me” campaign was developed to address two aims: Successfully launch a social marketing campaign tailored to women who are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or of childbearing age and, Assess the current…
In 2019, we evaluated the Binge-Free 603: What’s Your Reason? campaign for re-launch. Additional creative was produced after the second round of market research was conducted. The campaign launched in 2019 on digital and social (https://bingefree603.org/). A campaign variation was added for adults 18-24 and 25-64 "Sober Curious". Evaluation of both campaigns will be conducted…
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) eligibility determination policies and procedures impact access to HIV care, treatment, and supportive services, health outcomes, and administrative demands. JSI is conducting an evaluation of these policies and procedures, specifically focusing on rapid eligibility determination and six-month recertification. We will assess the impact on ensuring that RWHAP is the payor…
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