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The adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” has proven difficult to demonstrate for many public health efforts as traditional valuation methods are not well suited to cross-sector community health initiatives. With support from the Blue Shield of California Foundation, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. and Minga Analytics will partner…
Since 2008, JSI has developed and launched multiple statewide marketing campaigns for the State of NH to promote awareness and utilization of QuitNowNH.org and 1-800-QUIT-NOW services. Campaigns have been targeted over the years to the general NH population, low socioeconomic status individuals, and women of childbearing age. In SFY18 and SFY19 JSI researched and developed…
JSI conducted formative research, developed and executed a youth-segmented, social marketing campaign to prevent the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS; e.g., e-cigarettes, JUUL, vape) among youth in NH. BACKGROUND JSI was contracted by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program (TPCP) to conduct formative research to inform…
Building Communities for Better Health is aligned with the Department of Health & Senior Services' (DHSS) strategic goal of reducing the burden of chronic diseases and promoting healthy aging. Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in Missouri, resulting in unnecessary economic burden and human suffering. The contract will support the core…
Provided practice facilitation through the Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) to four practices in Colorado around integrating behavioral health into primary care, as well as transforming their services to support the achievement of the quadruple aim (better care, happier patients, lower costs and more satisfied providers and staff). Worked with the University of Colorado and…
Patient-centered care is at the heart of care provided by primary care providers. As patient-centered models and PCMH recognition becomes more main stream, JSI is at the forefront of assisting providers to transform to these models. JSI has assisted many provider practices in achieving Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation through the National Committee for…
When police or child protective services in New Hampshire believe a child is being abused, the child is brought to a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) for a forensic interview to gather evidence of suspected abuse to inform the multi-disciplinary team. There has been a 30% increase in cases since 2013 with nearly 2,300 served in…
Everyone in New Hampshire is at risk for being bitten by a tick. The goal of Tick Free NH is to raise awareness about the risk of tick encounters and educate about how to avoid ticks and prevent being bitten by one. To educate the public about how to prevent tick encounters and potentially Lyme…
In working towards the Healthy Vermonters 2020 and Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant goals of reducing sudden, unexpected infant death (SUID), it is necessary to develop and disseminate a clear, effective message to parents, caregivers, and providers who work with families of infants about how to establish a safe sleep environment and…
Over the past year, New Hampshire has seen unprecedented substance misuse related problems and unprecedented support for solutions which has created an environment for resources and action never before experienced in our state. The growth in the resources, systems development and state and community action relative to alcohol and other drug use, focused on the…
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