The transit infrastructure along Barbur Boulevard in southwest Portland creates significant safety hazards due to intermittent bicycle lanes and sidewalks. The need for improved pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist safety, as well as increased housing and public transportation options in the Southwest Corridor (SWC) of Portland have spurred an assement of the potential for transit-oriented development […]
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The mission of the collaboration is to improve the health of Madison County due to the increasing rate of opioid usage. As of 2014, 60% of deaths were caused by drug overdose. The project identifies risk factors and possible solutions to eradicate the opioid epidemic Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]
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The Juhnke-Balkin Life Balance Inventory is a validated survey tool that provides a snapshot of adult wellness in domains such as positive orientation, quality of relationships, spiritual support, stress and anxiety, sleep disturbance, sex and intimacy, career satisfaction, and global health. Graduate students and faculty from the UM Department of Leadership and Counselor Education administered […]
The James C. Kennedy Wellness Center is working to improve health status by engaging youth to prevent diabetes and obesity. The M Partner Summer Internship provided a platform to conduct a literature review and data analysis around diabetes management. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura […]
The City of Seaside only has shapefiles of stop sign locations but no other traffic signs. We need students to take on our major streets, Broadway, Del Monte, Fremont, Buena Noche, ect and take GPS points of all signs. We will be replacing all City of Seaside signs with reflective sign as per traffic laws […]
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The City of New Albany is committed to a quality parks and recreation system that delivers high-quality parks, trails, recreation programs, facilities, and events for all residents, while contributing to the economic well-being of the City. Faculty and students conducted research to provide a guide for future growth and development of New Albany’s parks and […]
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The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation presents the Healthy Hometown award annually to encourage and reward exemplary community health and wellness in municipalities across the state. Faculty and students will work alongside community leaders to create the grant application based on Charleston’s ordinances, policies, events, and programs. Read the final student report […]
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation presents the Healthy Hometown award annually to encourage and reward exemplary community health and wellness in minucipalities across the state. Faculty and students worked alongside community leaders to create the grant application based on Lexington’s environmental ordinances and policies, reduced tobacco use, community wellness infrastructure and […]
The barriers to pedestrian use of the Swedish Edmonds Hospital area are rooted in broad concerns about safety and a lack of stimulating infrastructure. Interviewees commented on pedestrian and bicyclist safety in relation to the high volume of traffic on 76th Avenue West, 220th Street SW, and Pacific Highway 99, citing them as the greatest […]
Telehealth holds great promise for monitoring chronic health conditions as well as managing disease outbreak and tracking. The University of Mississippi Medical Center has gained recognition for its telehealth model of cross-sector collaboration between UMMC, telecommunications companies, state government, health care providers, and private citizens. Research is needed to explore how telehealth can be expanded […]
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