Press Releases
2015
Evelyn Kelly Chosen for Leadership Maryland Class of 2015
Press ReleasesInstitute for Public Health Innovation employee one of 50 to join program Evelyn Kelly, Senior Program Manager at the Institute for Public Health Innovation, has been selected to participate in Leadership Maryland, a professional development program dedicated to building a stronger Maryland by GO! >
2015
Richmond Passes Legislation to Incorporate Health Considerations Into Future Planning and Programs
Press ReleasesRichmond, Virginia Passes Legislation to Incorporate Health Considerations Into Future Planning and Programs RICHMOND, VA (February 20, 2015) – The Richmond City Council has adopted two resolutions that will ensure the incorporation of health into future planning and programs. This legislation, GO! >
2014
Prince George’s County Food Equity Forum Addresses County Health and Healthy Foods
Press ReleasesLocal Food System Stakeholders Focus on Innovations and Policy Opportunities in Farming, Nutrition Education, and Affordable Healthy Food Retail at Prince George’s County First-Ever “Food Equity Forum” HYATTSVILLE, MD (September 18, 2014) – High levels of chronic disease GO! >
2014
The Institute for Public Health Innovation Receives National Network of Public Health Institutes Grant
Press ReleasesThe Institute for Public Health Innovation Receives National Network of Public Health Institutes Grant Grant will help IPHI develop new strategies to improve community health September 15, 2014—Washington, DC—The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) has been awarded a grant by the GO! >
2014
IPHI CHW Zhilphia “Zee” Turner Honored with National Award at Unity Conference
Press ReleasesOn Thursday, May 22, 2014, organizers and participants of the 2014 Unity National Community Health Worker Conference in Baltimore, Maryland honored the life and service of Zhilphia “Zee” Turner, an IPHI Community Health Worker (CHW) who passed away on New Year’s Eve last year. GO! >
2014
IPHI Unveils New Logo & Launches a New Website
Press ReleasesWashington, DC (May 12, 2014) The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is proud to reveal our new logo, tagline and website. These changes are part of a comprehensive re-branding effort to assist in communicating about the important work we do to improve the public’s health GO! >
2014
Prince George’s County Food Equity Council Hosts an Open Showing of the Webinar Community Food Councils: Challenges and Opportunities
Our Work in ActionColmar Manor, Maryland (April 17, 2014) — In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of local food policy councils and provide an opportunity for members and area councils to learn and share best practices, the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council will host a free GO! >
2014
Prince George’s County Food Equity Council Can Hear the Maryland Crunch!
Our Work in ActionSuitland, Maryland (March 25, 2014) — In an effort to raise awareness of how school breakfast can alleviate childhood hunger, the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council has partnered with Maryland Hunger Solutions to participate in a Hear the Maryland Crunch! event at Suitland GO! >
2014
The Prince George’s County Food Equity Council Hosts a TEDxManhattan Viewing Party
Our Work in ActionUpper Marlboro, Maryland (March 1, 2014) — In an effort to raise awareness and promote innovation in the County’s food system, the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council and Prince George’s Community College are partnering to host a TEDxManhattan “Changing the Way GO! >
2014
Institute for Public Health Innovation, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative Pilot Community Discussions on Active Transportation to Recreational Opportunities
Our Work in ActionWashington, DC (January 27, 2014) – The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is pleased to announce Community Connectivity Forums for residents of Bladensburg, Langley Park, and Suitland to discuss improving access to recreational opportunities for children and families. These are GO! >