by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020
As part of the Bridging to Preventive Care initiative, this concept paper describes a model in which community-based organizations and Medicaid managed care organizations could more efficiently connect to refer clients to needed community-based programs and ensure...
by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020
Building on the Controlling Junk Food and the Bottom Line report, in October 2014 the Illinois Public Health Institute released the five tip sheets below to help schools implement Smart Snacks in School while minimizing negative financial impact.
by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020
An exploration of scholarly studies and on-the-ground experience to distill practical strategies, recommend ways to conceptualize and measure economic and health impacts, and highlight effective methods for building the capacities of communities to procure local...
by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020
In collaboration with the IAPO, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the Illinois Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council (ILFFJC), and several other key stakeholders, IPHI held a state-wide “Healthy Farms, Healthy People” symposium to address food access, regulations, food...
by IPHI Office Web | Jan 19, 2020
This research review describes how cognitive functioning and academic achievement are associated with physical activity and fitness level. It was prepared by the Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) to inform the work of the Illinois Enhance Physical Education (PE)...
