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Matthew Broad / Trenton Health TeamMay 17, 2023 Too many people in Mercer County face food insecurity, meaning that at times they lack the money and other resources to buy enough food for their households. As of 2020, the food insecurity rate in Mercer County was 8.3% (Feeding America, 2022). Ensuring that everyone has sufficient …

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JENNA SISTAD / NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS TO HEALTHMarch 31, 2023 The objective of our initiative in Freehold Borough, Improving Patient Access, is to remove barriers to health care experienced by people with disabilities and address other social determinants of health. Three community partners are undertaking the project: the Borough of Freehold, the nonprofit Neighborhood Connections to …

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Maplewood Township Meeting: A Seat at The Table Hope Carter / NJ Association of Community ProvidersMarch 15, 2023 New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP), JESPY House, Inc., and SRS Strategic Associates, LLC, have been working on the NJACP-JESPY Model Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Program for the last two years. Currently in its final year …

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Children of All Abilities Learn to Cook Tasty, Nutritious Foods in Hannah’s Kitchen at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Emily Ho / RDN Wellness Services, Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterOctober 19, 2022 Hannah’s Kitchen is a free cooking class for children ages 2 to 12. Culinary classes teach nutritious recipes through a unique curated experience …

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Working with the Disability Community Starts with Meaningful Outreach and Relationship Building JENNA SISTAD / Neighborhood Connections to HealthJanuary 20, 2023 The objective of our project in Freehold Borough is to remove barriers to health care experienced by people with disabilities. The project is being undertaken by three community partners: the Borough of Freehold, the …

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Using the arts to advance disability equity Research shows that participation in the arts provides alternative approaches to learning and engagement for disabled students. Live music, dance, and theater activate our brains and bodies and stimulate our senses in ways that lead to increased engagement and connection. Michelle L. Marigliano /  Young AudiencesJanuary 3, 2023 United …

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