We work to help our clients achieve results that improve health systems, services, and, ultimately, people’s lives.
The Vermont Asthma Program (VAP), in collaboration with strategic partners, works to promote comprehensive asthma control services in Vermont and reduce the burden of asthma in the state, particularly targeting populations experiencing the greatest burden. In 2014, the VAP was awarded a new five-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
We are conducting a landscape analysis for the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s (Komen) African-American Health Equity Initiative (AAHEI). The project provides an opportunity to better understand the root causes of underlying disparities in breast cancer among African-American women. Specifically, it aims to elevate a much-needed community perspective regarding the impact of racism and discrimination on…
We developed the Treating Addiction Together ECHO to increase provider understanding and utilization of The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria in clinical decision-making. This ECHO was the first of its kind to focus its knowledge transfer on the utilization of The ASAM Criteria for substance use disorder treatment professionals. This ECHO resulted in…
This is a task order within the Master Contract, Accelerating Change and Transformation in Organizations and Networks III (ACTION III). It is intended to support general management and administration of ACTION III Partnerships in order to enhance JSI's ability to 1) provide services and deliverables of the highest quality, and 2) provide detailed information about…
Building off an assessment of NH women’s perceptions of alcohol and marijuana use conducted by JSI (Maternal Substance Use Prevention), JSI executed a multi-media social marketing campaign with the goal of reducing the use of alcohol and marijuana among women of reproductive age and increasing guideline adherence by healthcare providers serving women planning or experiencing…
Health providers serving Medicaid populations have long recognized the close interplay between an individual’s socioeconomic circumstances, psychosocial conditions and health. Medicaid patients often have unmet health, mental health and substance use needs as well as challenging socioeconomic issues such as housing instability, unemployment, and food access, which influence access to care and health outcomes. However,…
We are providing research services to support an innovative study that will be among the first in the nation to assess potential benefits of providing home visits conducted by a community health worker teamed with a visiting nurse, to help older adults address asthma. The long-term goal of this study is to identify home-based interventions…
Rocking Horse is a 10-week program for pregnant and/or parenting women with the goal of reducing the risks of substance use. JSI conducted an assessment of the Rocking Horse Program, recommended changes, re-designed the curriculum, provided a training on using the revised curriculum, and identified methods to improve state oversight and management of the program. …
JSI will provide a technical assistance approach to the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance’s SNAP-Ed evaluation and needs assessment activities.
Since 2015, JSI has worked with the New Hampshire (NH) Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services (BDAS) to develop and implement an opioid awareness campaign to help address the opioid epidemic within the state. The campaign, entitled Anyone.Anytime.NH™. was designed to increase awareness of the opioid epidemic in NH, with a call to action and…
We strive to build lasting relationships to produce better health outcomes for all.
