Finances and Future Health: Understanding Barriers to First-Generation Student Utilization of Federal Work-StudySocial determinants of health are often outcomes of a core issue: poor financial health and literacy, which is at the core of most aspects of daily living.

Initial Community Food Policy Research & Assessment for Atlantic City, New JerseyWe seek to demonstrate the use of a food policy audit as a tool to increase transparency in local food system governance & to increase food equity.

Trauma Informed EducationWe seek to engage and partner with all school districts and parents across southern New Jersey to build awareness and responsiveness to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and traumatic stress in children/adolescents , to promote and improve youth mental health.

Improving Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Retention After Release From IncarcerationWe seek to increase engagement in addiction care post-incarceration by better understanding factors associated with outpatient visit attendance after release.

South Jersey Longitudinal Data Project to Advance Health EquityThis project responds to the need for community informed, actionable insight to advance health equity through a partnership with the Camden Coalition’s Community Advisory Committee and data team, and research partners at Rutgers-Camden and Rowan university.

Community-based Bone Health Intervention with Direct Parental InvolvementThe SJIPH will be the catalyst to obtain the necessary research and data for an evidence-based, replicable model for proactive community-based bone health programs and parental involvement in Hispanic/Latino children and youth to benefit South Jersey and beyond.