Nutrition
Study Tests Healthy Living Strategies in Public Housing

News Article
Jul 27, 2018
Health promotion interventions in public housing communities have the potential to reduce obesity among residents, a new study shows. Changes in their environment, such as fresh food trucks, walking groups, screenings, and cooking demos, helped Boston residents eat better and get more exercise.
SAHF Outcomes Initiative: Housing as a Platform for Success
SAHF Outcomes Initiative: Housing as a Platform for Success
Publication
Jan 1, 2018
SAHF members believe that connecting residents of affordable housing with needed supports – such as educational resources or health services – can help vulnerable families and seniors achieve
a better quality of life.
Health Impact Assessment: South Lincoln Homes, Denver CO
Health Impact Assessment: South Lincoln Homes, Denver CO
Case study
Jul 17, 2018
The South Lincoln Health Impact Assessment (HIA) focuses on the redevelopment master plan for the Denver Housing Authority’s South Lincoln Homes community in downtown Denver. The rapid HIA and masterplan was a four-month process that began in April 2009.
Approved CHA Health Partners as of March 24, 2017
Approved CHA Health Partners as of March 24, 2017
Publication
Jul 12, 2018
Influence of Maternal Health Literacy on Child Participation in Social Welfare Programs: The Philadelphia Experience
Influence of Maternal Health Literacy on Child Participation in Social Welfare Programs: The Philadelphia Experience
Report
Jul 12, 2018
We examined the influence of maternal health literacy on child participation in social welfare programs. In this cohort, 20% of the mothers had inadequate or marginal health literacy.