activities and metrics sept. 2009 – feb. 2010 family and community health research institute

Activities and Metrics Sept. 2009 – Feb. 2010

Family and Community Health Research Institute

InternshipsJan. 2009 – Jan. 2010: 35 in the areas of

Environmental Health: 11General Health Promotion: 8Injury: 6Worksite Wellness: 3Chronic Disease: 3Tobacco: 3Emergency Preparedness: 1Public Information/PR: 1

MetricsNumber of students consulted directly:

Over 125 via phone, email, and in personInternship/career fairs represented at: Two

at UVU (October, January). Up to 500-600 students total from both fairs received information on public health and internships

Website: http://publichealthandyou.pbworks.com/ 273 hits

United Way Volunteer ClinicActivities: Fliers distributed for upcoming

events (health fairs, free screenings, nursing dept. activities, asthma resources, Dixon clinic)

Great way to reach Hispanic populationPatients ask questionsGeneral health materials provided in

SpanishIntern currently focusing on this project

Rape Prevention CampaignStats:

Of violent crimes that occur in Utah, rape is the only one in which Utah’s rate is above national average.

College women are more at risk for sexual assault than non college-bound peers.

Consists of: Awareness campaign targeted to the campus

community (college-age students at BYU and UVU): Rape: It’s happening. Here.Print adsBlogs/websites

Walk in Her Shoes Event