https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?orgId=110348&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:09:49 Z https://news.southernct.edu/2026/02/12/care-receives-national-award-for-excellence-in-community-engaged-partnerships/ https://news.southernct.edu/2026/02/12/care-receives-national-award-for-excellence-in-community-engaged-partnerships/ The Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE), co-housed at the Yale School of Public Health and Southern Connecticut State University—in partnership with the New Haven community—has been selected as one of five recipients of the Campus Compact’s 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Awards. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cultivating-trust-and-healthy-food/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cultivating-trust-and-healthy-food/ "Over the course of the summer, I often found myself thinking back to the discussions and the impact of community dialogue." Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/public-health-leaders-meet-to-share-innovative-strategies/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/public-health-leaders-meet-to-share-innovative-strategies/ Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, co-chaired an annual meeting of global academic public health leaders. They explored new ways to enhance public health education, community practice, and research. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-community-supports-local-agencies-with-gift-basket-raffle/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-community-supports-local-agencies-with-gift-basket-raffle/ The gift basket raffle held during the school's annual Winter Celebration is an innovative way to support local community agencies. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/messaging-matters-yale-school-of-public-health-expands-student-communications-training/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/messaging-matters-yale-school-of-public-health-expands-student-communications-training/ In recognition of the volatility of the current health communications environment, the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) recently expanded its communications training programs to help students become more effective public health communicators. Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-staff-speak-to-new-haven-community-about-food-insecurity/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-staff-speak-to-new-haven-community-about-food-insecurity/ YSPH staff members from the Community Alliance for Research & Engagement and the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center recently presented at the annual Mothers and Others for Justice HEALTH Institute in New Haven. Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cdc-grant-boosts-effort-to-reduce-new-haven-health-disparities/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cdc-grant-boosts-effort-to-reduce-new-haven-health-disparities/ A collaborative effort to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities in New Haven in which the Yale School of Public Health is a leading partner has received a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that will allow it to continue for another five years. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/orientation-session-introduces-ysph-students-to-diverse-community-public-health-initiatives/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/orientation-session-introduces-ysph-students-to-diverse-community-public-health-initiatives/ The Office of Public Health Practice recently held its inaugural New Student Orientation Session, a schoolwide event intended to introduce students to some of the focus areas of the public health sector and provide them with important insights on working with community partners. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/lactation_and_wellness_space_opens_at_union_station https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/lactation_and_wellness_space_opens_at_union_station After years of struggling to find a private space to breastfeed her children, LaKayla Farrow can now do so in peace in a newly opened room on the second floor of Union Station. Located on the second floor of the city’s transit hub at 50 Union Ave., a new Lactation and Wellness space designated for those seeking to pray or chestfeed (a gender-inclusive alternative to the commonly used ​“breastfeed”) was opened at a press conference on Tuesday morning. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/jennifer-mandelbaum-keeps-a-hand-in-academia-as-a-lecturer/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/jennifer-mandelbaum-keeps-a-hand-in-academia-as-a-lecturer/ Jennifer Mandelbaum, MPH ’16 (Social & Behavioral Sciences, Global Health Concentration), is a healthcare economics consultant at Optum (part of UnitedHealth Group), but keeps a hand in academia as a part-time lecturer in the Department of Community Health at Tufts University. Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/applied-public-health-practice-course-supports-students-and-communities/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/applied-public-health-practice-course-supports-students-and-communities/ Applied practice opportunities are essential to public health programs. In experiential learning, students reflect on their skills and knowledge while solving real-world problems. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/a-commitment-to-community/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/a-commitment-to-community/ The Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity at Yale Cancer Center strives to achieve health equity and eliminate the burden of cancer for all, across Connecticut. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/New-Haven-researchers-heard-Black-voices-are-16553219.php https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/New-Haven-researchers-heard-Black-voices-are-16553219.php NEW HAVEN — New research conducted in New Haven documents how it takes accurate information and trust built over time to overcome Black and Hispanic residents’ hesitancy to getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z https://www.newhavenarts.org/arts-paper/articles/fair-haven-artists-join-forces-to-vac%C3%BAnate/fair-haven https://www.newhavenarts.org/arts-paper/articles/fair-haven-artists-join-forces-to-vac%C3%BAnate/fair-haven Maria Osorio Maya crouched beside the bus stop, pressing her weight into it as she rolled out the sheets of white, blue and orange vinyl. Her hands became a ballet, working to smooth out any bubbles and keep the edges sharp and straight. Just feet away, Grand Avenue buzzed and honked with the clamor of a weekday afternoon. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/health-equity-fellowships-expand-in-new-haven-county/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/health-equity-fellowships-expand-in-new-haven-county/ The Health Equity Fellowship program for students expanded this year. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z https://ylng.yale.edu/news/employee-spotlight-sofia-morales https://ylng.yale.edu/news/employee-spotlight-sofia-morales This article is an interview with Sofia I. Morales, who is Program Manager of Research and Evaluation at the Yale School of Public Health's Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE). Morales discusses her responsibilities, which include overseeing research projects and coordinating programmatic activities related to health equity research. She enjoys the administrative, scientific, mentoring, and community collaboration aspects of her job. Morales emphasizes the importance of communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and a willingness to learn in public health. She also discusses her path to her current position and recommends that those interested in public health start by volunteering. Finally, Morales discusses her involvement in the Yale Latinx Networking Group and the importance of affinity spaces for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z https://www.verywellhealth.com/asking-someone-if-they-are-vaccinated-covid19-5187188 https://www.verywellhealth.com/asking-someone-if-they-are-vaccinated-covid19-5187188 Now that around 60% of adults in America have received at least one dose of the vaccine,1 more people are re-entering public spaces and doing activities that were previously limited. However, as you plan long-awaited gatherings and schedule important appointments, it’s crucial to talk about COVID-19 vaccination status with others. It may be a tricky topic for some, but it’s important to discuss prior to any scheduled meet-up. When asking about someone’s vaccination status, your approach will generally vary depending on who you’re talking to. Here’s how you can politely bring up the topic in a conversation. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z https://www.nhregister.com/opinion/article/Opinion-Structural-racism-in-New-Haven-15393871.php https://www.nhregister.com/opinion/article/Opinion-Structural-racism-in-New-Haven-15393871.php Data from New Haven suggests that communities of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/331_budget_workshop/ https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/331_budget_workshop/ The city’s plans for protecting and supporting New Haveners most in need during the Covid-19 crisis involve not just moving homeless residents from shelters into hotel rooms, but also distributing food to the hungry, coordinating direct financial assistance for those suddenly without a paycheck, and making existing financial empowerment services accessible by phone to eliminate the need to meet up in person. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cdc-grants-give-ysph-students-valuable-public-health-experience/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cdc-grants-give-ysph-students-valuable-public-health-experience/ The Yale School of Public Health’s longstanding relationship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is providing students with valuable research and public health practice experience as they address chronic disease in New Haven and other Connecticut communities. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/student-spotlight--alejandra-moncayo/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/student-spotlight--alejandra-moncayo/ Alejandra Moncayo on her internship with the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement and New Haven Farms. Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-public-health-researchers-help-to-expand-healthy-food-program-for-state-seniors/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-school-of-public-health-researchers-help-to-expand-healthy-food-program-for-state-seniors/ Partners from the Yale School of Public Health joined local and national political leaders in December to announce increased federal funding to Connecticut for a program that will provide thousands of senior citizens with a healthier diet. Wed, 07 Jan 2015 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-haven-food-policy-council-activities-and-accomplishments/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-haven-food-policy-council-activities-and-accomplishments/ The New Haven Food Policy Council is a volunteer advisory board for the City of New Haven. Its eleven Council members are New Haven residents, appointed by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen. The mission of the Council is to build a food system that nourishes all people in a just and sustainable manner. Working Groups are open to the public, so please join us! http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Government/FoodCouncil.asp Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-haven-challenged-to-shed-375000-pounds-citywide-partnership-launched-to-curtail-widespread-chronic-diseases/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-haven-challenged-to-shed-375000-pounds-citywide-partnership-launched-to-curtail-widespread-chronic-diseases/ New Haven is going on a diet. Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/care-in-the-community/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/care-in-the-community/ The pulse of New Haven’s health is being taken one resident at a time. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-peabodys-big-food-a-catalyst-for-healthy-lifestyle-changes/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-peabodys-big-food-a-catalyst-for-healthy-lifestyle-changes/ “Big Food: Health, Culture, and the Evolution of Eating,” the latest exhibition at the Yale Peabody Museum, has not only attracted record crowds to the museum, it has inspired tens of thousands of individuals to change their eating habits for the better. Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/komen-official-pledges-not-to-politicize-womens-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/komen-official-pledges-not-to-politicize-womens-health/ Since the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed course earlier this year and announced that it would continue funding Planned Parenthood, the intense public reaction has subsided. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-program-aims-to-educate-and-entertain/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-program-aims-to-educate-and-entertain/ Big Food: Health, Culture, and the Evolution of Eating Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/quit-and-win-kick-the-cigarette-habit-and-win-money/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/quit-and-win-kick-the-cigarette-habit-and-win-money/ Are you a New Haven resident looking to quit smoking but need motivation? The Quit & Win contest challenges smokers to kick their habit during the month of January for one of three chances to win $500. The contest is sponsored by the Community Alliance for Research & Engagement (CARE) at the Yale School of Public Health. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/big-food-exhibit-coming-to-the-peabody-in-february/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/big-food-exhibit-coming-to-the-peabody-in-february/ A wide-ranging exhibit on the food challenges of the 21st century, including changing eating habits and alarming levels of obesity in the United States and beyond, opens at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History early next year. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/adams-deli-and-food-joins-healthy-corner-store-initiative/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/adams-deli-and-food-joins-healthy-corner-store-initiative/ The New Haven Healthy Corner Store Initiative launched in May at Adam’s Deli & Food in the Dwight neighborhood and the Clinton Food Center in the Fair Haven neighborhood. A third store, Congress Market, is joining the project on July 14th. Sponsored by Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) at Yale and the New Haven Health Department, the organizations are working with neighborhood corner stores to increase their selection and marketing of healthy foods. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/congress-market-joins-health-corner-store-initiative/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/congress-market-joins-health-corner-store-initiative/ The New Haven Healthy Corner Store Initiative is launching it’s third Healthy Corner store this summer at Congress Market in the Hill neighborhood. Sponsored by the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) at Yale and the New Haven Health Department, the organizations are working with neighborhood corner stores to increase their selection and marketing of healthy foods. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/corner-stores-get-healthy/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/corner-stores-get-healthy/ The New Haven Healthy Corner Store Initiative is launching this month at Adam’s Deli & Food in the Dwight neighborhood. Sponsored by Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) at Yale and the New Haven Health Department, the organizations are working with neighborhood corner store to increase their selection and marketing of healthy foods. Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/adams-deli-and-food-now-a-healthy-corner-store/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/adams-deli-and-food-now-a-healthy-corner-store/ The New Haven Healthy Corner Store Initiative is launching this month at Adam’s Deli & Food in the Dwight neighborhood. Sponsored by Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) at Yale and the New Haven Health Department, the organizations are working with neighborhood corner store to increase their selection and marketing of healthy foods. Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/healthy-corner-stores/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/healthy-corner-stores/ The New Haven Healthy Corner Store Initiative is launching this month at Clinton Food Center in Fair Haven. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/quit-and-win-kick-the-cigarette-habit-and-win-money-1/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/quit-and-win-kick-the-cigarette-habit-and-win-money-1/ Are you a New Haven resident looking to quit smoking but need motivation? The Quit & Win contest challenges smokers to kick their habit during the month of May for one of three chances to win $500. The contest is sponsored by the Community Alliance for Research & Engagement (CARE) at the Yale School of Public Health. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cares-health-heroes-initiative-launched-in-city-schools/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/cares-health-heroes-initiative-launched-in-city-schools/ An ambitious plan to improve eating habits and to encourage other healthy behaviors was launched this week in New Haven schools by a Yale research group that seeks to stem high rates of chronic disease in the city’s most underserved neighborhoods. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/community-survey-reveals-health-challenges-in-new-havens-neighborhoods/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/community-survey-reveals-health-challenges-in-new-havens-neighborhoods/ Higher than average rates of smoking, poor exercise habits and unhealthy food choices are among the findings of a citywide survey of New Haven residents to gauge existing health habits and devise strategies that will promote a healthier city. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/wide-racial-disparities-identified-in-hospitalization-ages/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/wide-racial-disparities-identified-in-hospitalization-ages/ New research by Yale School of Public Health shows that blacks are admitted to the hospital at a significantly younger age than their white peers for a host of preventable medical conditions, an indication that they have received inadequate care for the underlying conditions in the years leading up to their hospitalization. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/health-survey-seeks-to-stem-chronic-disease-in-new-haven-1/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/health-survey-seeks-to-stem-chronic-disease-in-new-haven-1/ In the second stage of a long-term effort to reverse worsening rates of chronic disease in New Haven, residents of six city neighborhoods will be surveyed about their current health and health habits. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/health-survey-of-new-haven-residents-seeks-to-stem-growing-rates-of-chronic-disease/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/health-survey-of-new-haven-residents-seeks-to-stem-growing-rates-of-chronic-disease/ September 24, 2009. Residents of six New Haven neighborhoods will be surveyed this fall about their current health and health habits as part of a long-term project that seeks to reverse growing rates of chronic disease in the city. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/local-youth-to-create-health-map-of-new-haven-neighborhoods/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/local-youth-to-create-health-map-of-new-haven-neighborhoods/ In an effort to battle chronic diseases in New Haven, teens and young adults of the city program “Youth@Work” will fan out in six neighborhoods this month, outfitted with hand-held computers and video cameras, to map what is healthy—and unhealthy—in the Elm City. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/local-youth-to-create-health-map-of-new-haven-neighborhoods-1/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/local-youth-to-create-health-map-of-new-haven-neighborhoods-1/ In an effort to battle chronic diseases in New Haven, teens and young adults of the city’s “Youth@Work” program will fan out in six neighborhoods this month, outfitted with hand–held computers and video cameras, to map what is healthy—and unhealthy—in the Elm City. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/family-festival-kicks-off-community-drive-for-improved-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/family-festival-kicks-off-community-drive-for-improved-health/ A new grassroots effort to improve the health of all New Haven residents kicks off June 20–21 during the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. The launch is organized by Community Interventions for Health’s New Haven Collaborative, a group of volunteers and public health professionals seeking to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/care-partnering-with-new-haven-in-battle-against-chronic-disease/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/care-partnering-with-new-haven-in-battle-against-chronic-disease/ Beginning this summer, New Haven will become a global showcase for proactive health care intervention as the first U.S. city to participate in an international project to address chronic disease: Community Interventions for Health (CIH). Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/citizens-to-contribute-good-wishes-and-art-for-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/citizens-to-contribute-good-wishes-and-art-for-health/ An ancient Latin American ritual will be recreated in New Haven, the first U.S. city to participate in a new global health effort: Community Interventions for Health. The public is invited to help create a community–built altar for healing, and in the process launch the Community Interventions for Health’s New Haven Collaborative. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 Z