Opportunity Knocks Again for Population Health: Round Two in State Innovation Models

by Straton Mwashighadi | Apr 16, 2015 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  The first round of awards in the State Innovation Models (SIMs) Initiative by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) created a wave of excitement and a sense of opportunity knocking. We previously wrote that “we believe that the SIMs developed...

Increasing Movement to Promote Health and Learning in Early Childhood

by Straton Mwashighadi | Apr 6, 2015 | Commentary, Perspectives

  Public support is increasing for the investment in pre-kindergarten (pre-K) education for 3- and 4-year-olds. [1] If physical activity is going to be an integral part of pre-K education, changes are needed in the training of early childhood educators and in the...

Physical Activity in Latino Communities

by Straton Mwashighadi | Apr 6, 2015 | Commentary, Perspectives

  Latino health is increasingly synonymous with the future of U.S. health, yet the nation’s largest and still-growing minority group continues to live in communities with reduced access to health-promoting resources and safe, pedestrian-friendly built...

Disparities in Physical Activity Among Low-Income and Racial/Ethnic Minority Communities: What Can We Do?

by Straton Mwashighadi | Apr 6, 2015 | Commentary, Perspectives

  Eliminating disparities related to physical activity (PA) among low-income and racial/ethnic minority communities (hereinafter referred to as “high-priority groups”) is a complex, dynamic, and multifaceted challenge that requires complex, dynamic, and...

Physical Activity for People with Disabilities: How Do We Reach Those with the Greatest Need?

by Straton Mwashighadi | Apr 6, 2015 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  The 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this year is an opportune time for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to begin thinking about addressing the high rates of physical inactivity among people with disabilities. Recent...