PHC and Tufts University, led by principal investigators
Kathleen Szegda, PhD, MPH, MS, and
Erin Hennessy, PhD, MPH, will investigate whether “Complete Streets” policies lead to changes in the built environment, the economic environment, the social environment, and health/health behaviors.
Underweight Women at Greater Risk for Early Menopause
A recent study lead by our Director of Research and Evaluation, Kathleen Szegda, suggests that underweight women are at a greater risk of early menopause. The study found that those who were underweight in younger adulthood were 30 percent more likely to go through early menopause, compared to normal-weight women.
Climate Action Now MA and many other environmental, health, faith-based and community organizations, including PHC and PVAC, are joining together to ask Governor Baker to stop fossil fuel infrastructure and implement climate justice through an executive order:
http://mapowerforward.com/Letter-to-Governor-Baker-9-13-17
PHC & Square One Team up to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
The
Department of Public Health recently awarded Partners for a Healthier Community and
Square One $60,000 to work together to provide education and resources for families with children who have elevated blood lead levels.
