Cumberland

A Research Investigation to Examine the Factors Impacting Colorectal Screening Rates for Communities of Color in Three Rural Counties in Southern New JerseyThere are more than 20 million Americans eligible for colorectal screenings who have not been screened. The American Cancer Society estimates that colorectal cancers (CRC) will result in the death of 52,550 people in 2023. The incidence of colorectal cancer is highest among Black men & women, and the difference in mortality rate is larger. […]
Creating a Culture of Wellness for Bancroft Organization: Supporting Wellness in Group Homes through Policy, Systems and Environmental ChangesPeople with disabilities have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, anxiety and cardiovascular risks. These can be reduced by healthier eating, stress management and physical activity. Group home residents need support in each of these areas. We have successfully created, implemented and evaluated nutrition, stress reduction/socialization and activity interventions among adults with disabilities. We learned that […]
Exploring the Mediating Role of Social Determinants of Health in Arterial Stiffness and Sleep Quality among Low-Income Hispanic AdultsHeart disease is the second leading cause of mortality among Hispanics in the United States, with alarming disparities observed in specific communities. In Cumberland County, New Jersey, where Hispanics represent 33% of the population, making them the second-largest ethnic group, the mortality rate due to coronary heart disease surpasses the state average significantly (174.2 vs. […]
Supporting Effective, Community-Informed Food Security Screening Protocols in NJ Health centersHousehold food insecurity (FI) presents unique challenges for low-income parents and other guardians of children (hereafter, parental caregivers). Recent years have seen increased attention to the role that hospitals, including federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), can play in screening for FI, as well as connecting families to food security-related resources. However, low-income parental caregivers may […]