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The American Cancer Society (ACS) provides resources to Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) programs or coalitions to help implement evidence-based interventions and policy, systems, and environmental changes.

These materials created by the CDC focus on explaining COVID-19 test results and key steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19 for high school students, college students, and other adults. These are available in multiple languages. 

This CDC page provides detailed information to the public on the kinds of tests available for COVID-19, who should get tested, and how to prevent spread of infection. Multiple languages available onsite. 

A guide for parents that includes information on how to decrease their child's risk of skin cancer, what skin damage looks like, different ways to help protect their skin (shade, protective clothing, hats, shades, sunscreen (SPF 15). It also includes guided instructions for most effective protecting, tips and stats from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and centers on portraying which masks are safe for use. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic (in Brazilian Portuguese) has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and centers on portraying which masks are safe for use. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic (in Spanish) has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and centers on portraying which masks are safe for use. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

This 2020 toolkit is designed to help stakeholders implement evidence-based practices when communicating about colorectal cancer, specifically for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which occurs each year during March. It can also help organizations plan, implement, and evaluate their social media strategy and make a case for why a social media strategy is important.

This toolbox was created by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help grantees and other users access communications best practices, including a strategic communications plan designed specifically for foundations and nonprofits, tips on how to write web content, and a guide for leading meetings with policymakers.

This website allows you to find a testing location near you. COVID-19 tests are available at no cost nationwide at health centers and select pharmacies. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured. Additional testing sites may be available in your area. 

This toolkit was designed by the CDC to help community-based organizations educate community members about COVID-19 vaccines, raise awareness about the benefits of vaccination, and address common questions and concerns. The toolkit contains a variety of resources including a fact sheet (available in many languages), a newsletter template about the vaccines, a customizable letter to send to your community members, stickers, a slide deck, and more. Updated 02/2020.

Created in collaboration between the Viswanath Lab COVID-19 team and the City of Lawrence Mayor’s Health Task Force, this infographic has been developed based on the latest guidelines and shows ways the public can help in slowing community spread. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Sep. 2020.

Created in collaboration between the Viswanath Lab COVID-19 team and the City of Lawrence Mayor’s Health Task Force, this infographic (in Creole) has been developed based on the latest guidelines and shows ways the public can help in slowing community spread. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Sep. 2020.

Created in collaboration between the Viswanath Lab COVID-19 team and the City of Lawrence Mayor’s Health Task Force, this infographic (in Brazilian Portuguese) has been developed based on the latest guidelines and shows ways the public can help in slowing community spread. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Sep. 2020.

Created in collaboration between the Viswanath Lab COVID-19 team and the City of Lawrence Mayor’s Health Task Force, this infographic (in Spanish) has been developed based on the latest guidelines and shows ways the public can help in slowing community spread. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Sep. 2020.

The FrameWorks Institute is a nonprofit research organization that has aided organizations work toward progressive change using social science methods. The Institute has created a COVID-19 focused page to guide organizations in sharing COVID-19 information while still maintaining the values of justice, inclusion and interdependence.

This training guide is part of the USF PathED Collaborative Stakeholder Research Capacity Building Workshop Series and offers an introduction to research interviews, different kinds of interviews, interview procedures, and interviewing challenges. The guide also includes individual and group activities to help users practice interviewing. 

This training guide is part of the USF PathED Collaborative Stakeholder Research Capacity Building Workshop Series and introduces survey basics, considerations for survey design, and survey administration. The guide also includes individual and group activities.

The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable is a coalition of organizations working at the intersection of immunization and cancer prevention. The resource library is home to ~300 action guides, social media and messaging content, flyers, and so much more to help support communication with families and young people.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and portrays how to make no sew masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic (in Brazilian Portuguese) has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and portrays how to make no sew masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic (in Spanish) has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and portrays how to make no sew masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

This 2020 report offers rich detail (175 pages) about vaccine hesitancy as it relates to COVID-19.  Key topics include:  an overview of vaccine hesitancy and acceptance, the importance of movements, what works to increase vaccination uptake, and the way doubt spreads related to the anti-vaccine movement, and online misinformation about vaccines. 

The Institute’s mission is to transform communities by equipping the most promising nonprofit leaders with the skills, confidence, and resources they need to make their organizations effective, innovative, and sustainable. This series includes virtual workshops and webinars, led by experts and national thought leaders, which are free and open to the public. Sessions provide leaders with everything from strategic frameworks and tactical resources to mindfulness practices and tools to promote holistic wellbeing.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and covers safety standards customers should expect when visiting a business or restaurant. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Sep 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic (in Spanish) has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and covers safety standards customers should expect when visiting a business or restaurant. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Sep 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and portrays steps on the correct way to put on and dispose of masks. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic (in Spanish) has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and portrays steps on the correct way to put on and dispose of masks. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and covers when and where communities should be using masks. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic (in Brazilian Portuguese) has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and covers when and where communities should be using masks. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

Created by a team at the Viswanath Lab, this infographic (in Spanish) has been developed based on the lastest guidelines and covers when and where communities should be using masks. These are available for download and circulation for personal or organizational use. Updated Aug 2020.

A MA state fact sheet from the CDC on smoking and tobacco use data from 2019.

This Advisory offers recommendations for supporting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. It includes essential recommendations for the institutions that surround young people and shape their day-to-day lives- schools, community organizations, health care systems, media, employers, etc.

The YRBSS surveys monitor six categories of behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults: alcohol and other drug use, tobacco use, sexual behavior, violence and injuries, dietary behaviors, and physical activity. it also includes data on the prevalence of obesity, asthma and other health-related behaviors. Data were updated in 2019.

This report highlights areas of progress in reducing cancer health disparities. An exciting new initiative, it works towards increasing public understanding of cancer health disparities and of the importance of cancer health disparities research. The report also emphasizes the importance and need for continued transformative research and for collaboration among all who are working towards health equity. 

FAQs from the National Cancer Institute’s Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research Branch with information on what biospecimens are, how they are used in research, and why they are important for research.

Website describing an effort by the National Institutes of Health to collect data from 1 million people in the United States to support precision medicine, a new way to prevent and treat diseases that account for each person’s genes, environment, and lifestyle.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website with resources for parents/guardians on how to frame discussions about HPV vaccination.

Definitions of biobanking and biospecimens terms from the National Cancer Institute’s Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research Branch.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute website with information about educational and outreach services provided by the Institute related to HPV.

A website from the American Cancer Society addressing facts and fears around HPV vaccination.

A website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with resources that community practitioners and health ministries can use when educating about HPV.

2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fact sheet with information about HPV, the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the United States and worldwide.

A website with the latest information on the vaccination schedule recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for adolescent males and females.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health website with information on prevalence and incidence rates of HPV. 

2015 report from the National Vaccine Advisory Committee describing opportunities to overcome barriers to low HPV vaccine uptake in the United States.

Partners Health Care System website with information on biobanking efforts that aim to provide researchers access to high-quality samples for research.

A website from the National Institutes of Health with information focusing on precision medicine, "an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person." 

2016 report from the Cancer Moonshot Task Force describing 10 research recommendations for achieving the Cancer Moonshot's ambitious goal of making a decade's worth of progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in just 5 years. 

An information guide for parents on important vaccinations and health checks for their children from birth to adulthood.

A guide created by the National HPV Roundtable that provides parents with researched and evidence-based information on the health issues of middle school aged youth.  

A Spanish language guide created by the National HPV Roundtable that provides parents with researched and evidence-based information on the health issues of middle school aged youth.  

A guide from the Immunization Action Coalition that provides parents with easy to follow information on HPV and HPV vaccines for youth.

A handout from the American Cancer Society with information on the HPV virus and the HPV vaccine.

A Spanish language handout from the American Cancer Society with information on the HPV virus and the HPV vaccine.

This article reports on the changes among the Black population of Greater Boston, including the most common counties of origin among the region's Black immigrants, issues of representation, education, income, housing, and wealth creation. Data is taken from the 2012-2015 5-year American Community Survey.

This Data Visualizations tool, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), helps researchers, clinicians, policymakers, public health professionals, and communities find information and resources needed to understand, prevent, and control cancer. The tool includes interactive graphics and data interpretations and allows users to create and export presentation-ready graphs, maps, and tables.

Resource offered by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to guide the development and execution of a community health impact assessment.

The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy at UMass Boston has released this research report to better understand the social determinants of health shaping the distribution of COVID-19 related morbidity and mortality in the state. 

A 2016 report by the American Cancer society that details the risks associated with a family history of prostate cancer. By highlighting the risks associated with having a brother, father, or both that have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, this report offers information about the likelihood of men receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis.

A 2018 report created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health with data from the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for Massachusetts.

A 2020 report with information on the most current trends in cancer on a national and statewide level.

A 2017 report from the American Cancer Society that provides background information on colorectal cancer including risk factors, screening, and treatment. This report also summarizes trends in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in the US and cover the timeframe 2017 through 2019.

A website from the American Cancer Society that provides background information regarding prostate cancer, its causes, risk factors, and prevention strategies. This site also offers pre-and post-treatment options for those that have already been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

A website from the University of Wisconsin that shows the measure of socioeconomic deprivation at the neighborhood level across the nation. This database was created from the 2000 US Census data using 17 different markers for deprivation including education, housing, and income.

A 2018 report from the American Cancer Society that summarizes statistics on cancer incidence, mortality, survival, risk factors, and early detection and screening for Hispanic and Latino populations in the US. This report covers the timeframe 2018-2020.

A 2018 report from the Dana Farber/ Harvard Cancer Center and Harvard Catalyst programs highlighting cancer trends throughout Massachusetts with the intention of covering priority needs for cancer research.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website with city- and census tract-level small area estimates for chronic disease risk factors, health outcomes, and clinical preventive service use for the largest 500 cities in the United States, including Boston and Lawrence.

A website from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) that provides basic information, screening options, detailed statistics and screening options about prostate cancer. It serves as a tool that helps men decide if and how to be screened. 

2017 report from the Massachusetts Health Council with data to measure and improve health and health care for individuals and populations in Massachusetts.

Website produced by the County Rankings and Roadmap program presenting rankings for the overall health of counties in each state based on key factors that influence health, such as education rates, income levels, and access to healthy foods and medical care.

A report from the Boston Public Health Commission with data on the health status of Boston residents. The purpose of this report is to provide a picture of the overall health experience of Boston residents as well as describe the contextual factors that influence the health of Boston residents.

A website from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion highlighting the Healthy People 2020 goals related to improving vaccinations, including HPV immunizations.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website providing resources with recent data on HPV vaccination coverage on the national, state, and regional areas in the United States.

2018 CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report with information on national, regional, state, and selected local area vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13–17 years, with a specific focus on HPV vaccination.

This 2020 CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report provides data on national, regional, state, and local area vaccination rates among adolescents aged 13-17 years, with a specific focus on HPV vaccination and looks at other factors such as urbanicity, number of doses, and other vaccines.

2019 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with information on HPV-associated cancers and statistics on the prevalence and incidence of HPV-associated cancers each year by cancer site.

An interactive map published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presenting state-specific rates at which women were diagnosed with an HPV-associated cervical cancer between 2009-2013.

2014 profile of the population that attends the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

2015 reports from UMass Boston’s Mauricio Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy that provide a snapshot of educational outcomes for Latino students in Boston.

2010 report from UMass Boston’s Mauricio Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy with selected economic, social, educational, and demographic indicators related to Latinos in Boston. 

2010 report with selected economic, social, educational, and demographic indicators related to Latinos in the cities of Lawrence and Methuen.

2019 report by the Lawrence General Hospital with data on social, economic, and health indicators from a range of sources, and survey results from 630 residents and 473 health/social service providers within the Merrimack Valley.

Annual reports published by the Massachusetts Cancer Registry on cancer incidence and mortality in Massachusetts and a City/Town Supplement series with town-specific cancer incidence information.

2016 report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, summarizing HPV immunization rates among Massachusetts adolescents from 2008-2015.

Website from the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, with information and resources for providers on increasing HPV vaccination rates, as well as information for patients and parents on HPV.

A partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides data on the health of youth and young adults. This website provides data from middle and high school students on including prevalence of physical and mental health conditions, risky health behaviors and protective factors.

A website from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services with data about adult and youth health on a range of topics, including racial discrepancies in health and health care, trends in chronic diseases, and health risk factors.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health website providing links to reports (until 2015) on Massachusetts youths’ health and risk behaviors, including sexual health, experiences, and behaviors for middle- and high-school students.

Community-level data for health-related issues in Massachusetts, to assess health needs, monitor health status indicators, and evaluate health programs.

This CDC report from 2018 provides a snapshot of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2011-2014, and compares childhood obesity prevalence based on race/ethnicity, sex, household incomes, and levels of education among youths in the U.S.

The National Equity Research Database, Boston Edition is based on the American Community Survey as part of the US Census and offers local data on over 150 indicators for the total population of Boston. This database includes information for Boston neighborhoods and the 20 largest municipalities surrounding the metro area as well as data from larger geographic regions with the state. Examples of data included are household income, disability status, race, occupation, household type, citizenship status, and more.

2007 report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, with information about socio-demographics, health care access, births and deaths, major chronic and infectious disease rates, substance abuse, and injury and violence for the Northeast Massachusetts region.

Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with statistics for the rate at which people get HPV-associated cancers, broken down by race and ethnicity.  

2013 report from the National Cancer Institute with background on HPV and priority actions for the United States and globally to improve uptake of HPV vaccination.

A 2018 guide by the U.S Preventative Service Task Force that provides final recommendations regarding the PSA test (prostate specific antigen) for both doctor and patient. The task force recommends that screening choice should be left to the individual while also explaining benefits and harms in screening certain age groups.

A 2018 fact sheet by Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Urology. This fact sheet includes the risk factors of prostate cancer, its symptoms, and information about the available screening options, such as the PSA ( prostate specific antigen) test and digital rectal exam.  

A website created by a collaboration of the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with a tool to find cancer statistics, cancer profiles at the state and county level, demographic groups, and interactive maps. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides interactive maps of national, regional, state, and local area coverage rates of recommended vaccinations among adolescents from 2008-2020, including HPV. The TeenVaxView page also includes resources, data sources, and Healthy People 2020 objectives. Data were updated in 2020.

Website by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (last updated 2017) with interactive maps of local area, state, regional, and national coverage rates (2008-2016) of recommended vaccinations, including HPV.

A 2017 report by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on a 2017-2021 strategic plan to reduce the burden of cancer in Massachusetts.

2010 report from Tufts University with US Census Bureau’s American Community Surveys data on the Black community in Boston.

A website that provides health and wellness data for Boston neighborhoods, offered by the Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

Series of reports and fact sheets that describe tobacco use and sales, youth tobacco use, secondhand smoke, smoke-free housing, health and economic consequences of smoking, nicotine, and details of the program’s history and current efforts.

This CDC webpage covers facts about tobacco use, health effects of smoking and secondhand smoke, quitting behavior, and more among African Americans.

This CDC webpage covers history and facts about tobacco use, health effects, quitting behavior and more among American Indians and Alaska natives.

This CDC webpage covers facts about tobacco use, health effects, quitting behavior and more among Asian Americans (including some data on subgroups), Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

This CDC webpage covers facts about tobacco use, health effects of smoking and secondhand smoke, quitting behavior, tobacco use prevalence, and more among Hispanics/Latinos (including some data on subgroups).

A recent interactive fact sheet by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) that provides background information about prostate cancer and the pros and cons of the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test. The fact sheet serves as a guide for men to choose if the PSA test is the right screening tool, and explains the risks associated with this option.

A one-page fact sheet from the CDC that provides basic information about HPV and HPV vaccine in Brazilian Portuguese.

A 2018 report from The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with updated guidelines on physical activity to improve overall health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. This report features recommended evidence-based strategies to help get your community going.

A 2018 report from the National Cancer Institute with background on HPV priority actions for the United States and globally to improve uptake of HPV vaccination.

Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these databases include cancer incidence and population data for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Researchers, public health professionals, clinicians, decision-makers, and others can use these data to identify disparities in cancer burden, investigate trends and geographic distribution in cancer incidence, and evaluate and monitor cancer prevention activities.

A series of informational “how-to” videos from the United States Census Bureau to learn how to utilize information available from U.S. Census data. Learn how to use the site's "American FactFinder" and other tools to get a clear picture of relevant census data.

Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this data resource provides the latest cancer data on the United States population, enabling the public to monitor populations most affected by cancer, evaluate cancer prevention and early diagnosis programs, and identify additional needs for cancer prevention and control.

A web database by the Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Coordinating Centre (EPPI-Centre)  with reviews of health promotion and public health strategies in the US and internationally. 

A website from the CDC with information on effective strategies for HIV prevention. These strategies can also be applied to other health topics and include focus areas such as biomedical interventions, public health strategies, behavioral interventions, structural interventions, and social marketing.

This webinar (see slide deck here) from HBS Community Partners of California addresses strategies to help nonprofits survive the crisis and plan for the future, including budgeting for a range of scenarios, making difficult decisions about streamlining, and pivoting to address COVID.

A searchable online database that provides a reliable source of current research and systematic reviews for public health practitioners and decision-makers which can be used to shape evidence-informed decisions. 

Web-based resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is continually updated and offers reviews of strategies that have been proven effective in impacting a population's health.

This report from SeaChange highlights eight key steps nonprofits need to take to survive the current crisis, with customizations based on how active organizations can be, short- and long-term planning, and opportunities to consider restructuring.

Recommendations for health care providers from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on the use of screening, counseling, and other preventive services typically delivered in primary care settings.

This 2019 guide from the Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership offers best practices for running comprehensive cancer control coalitions (CCCs). It was developed using information from a 2012 evaluation that identified high-performing CCC programs' attributes and with input from CCC coalition members and other experts across the nation.

A strategic tool from the Institute for Community Health Program Planning (iCHPP) to help practitioners and community-based organizations collect information on current and potential partnerships that are consistent with internal goals and objectives.

This resource, put together by the California Breast Cancer Research Program, includes a number of evaluation instruments to support assessment of relationships and outcomes for research partnerships, emphasizing community-based participatory research partnerships.

A network of 2,000+ partners with information about service learning, community-based participatory research, broad-based coalitions, and other partnership strategies to help improve higher education, civic engagement, and the overall health of communities.

Guide developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity to help partnerships with evaluations on state nutrition, physical activity, and obesity plans, and more.

A searchable database created by the Catalogue for Philanthropy with newly accessible data and teaching tools on philanthropic and charitable efforts in Massachusetts.

Presentation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that provides and describes three beneficial tools for partnership evaluations: Evaluability assessments, membership and roles, and process and functioning.

A website that provides practitioners with the best available evidence and approaches related to nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention and control of obesity.

A website that provides opportunities to share, learn about, and adopt evidence-based innovations and tools suitable for a range of health care settings and populations.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  website that provides links to documents that can help program planners learn to plan and establish programs to effectively prevent and reduce tobacco use. 

Website that provides a registry of evidence-based positive youth development programs designed to promote the health and well-being of children and teens.

This template from the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) helps an organization compare two potential evidence-based programs (EBPs) by considering how the EBPs align with the health topic or problem of interest, the goals and objectives of the program, the audience for the program, the organization’s resources and capacity, and the level of adaptation needed.

A database from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Center on AIDS & Community Health at the Academy for Educational Development that provides science-based HIV prevention interventions for community-based service providers.

A database of evidence-based resources and programs from Healthy People 2020 and the Department of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

The Investing in Health Toolkit was created by Public Health Awakened to help public health practitioners create budgets that address multiple drivers of health and address health equity proactively. The toolkit offers strategies for engaging local actors in this work and developing strategic and effective messaging related to budget advocacy.

Searchable database of practices across different areas of public health, including mental health, maternal and child health, chronic disease, tobacco control, and preparedness.  

A searchable online registry from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of more than 230 programs in the areas of mental health promotion, substance abuse prevention, and mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Searchable database of programs from the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) “List of Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Models.”

Searchable database with over 300 evidence-based resources. 

The Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments developed the Environmental Nutrition and Activity Community Tool (ENACT)  website to provide organizations, coalitions, and communities with a hands-on assessment and planning tool to promote healthy eating and active living in their communities.

The Network offers credible, research-based information on what works to improve the lives of children and families by providing summaries of effective programs.

A Sun Safety Curriculum created and developed by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and disseminated by CATCH Global Foundation. The evidence-based curriculum educates children, parents and teachers about sun protection and promotes sun safety behaviors in an effort to reduce children's lifetime risk of developing skin cancer.

A website from the National Cancer Institute that allows program planners to view evidence-based programs (called research-tested intervention programs, or RTIPs) by health topic or to use specific criteria to search for programs proven effective for cancer screening (for a range of cancers), diet/nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco control.

Sharing Hope is an hour-long presentation that can help increased mental health awareness in African American communities by addressing a number of important topics around mental health.

Compartiendo Esperanza (Sharing Hope) is a bilingual 90-minute presentation that can help increase mental health awareness in Latino communities by addressing a number of important topics around mental health.

The SunWise program is a free environmental and health education program to teach K-8 children about sun safety, UV radiation, and stratospheric ozone. Educators, parents, caregivers, and others who join the SunWise program receive a FREE took lit with over 50 cross-curricular, standards-based activities that encourage young people to...

A website from the National Council on Aging that provides an extensive collection of evidence-based and evidence-informed resources to promote healthy aging, including toolkits, research, and examples of model programs, websites, and more. 

This hands-on toolkit is designed to help education leaders build healthy school communities that support children by creating healthy, safe, engaged, challenged, and supported environments.

The Hexagon tool created by the National Implementation Research Network helps you decide whether or not an EBP meet the needs of your organization.

A 2008 initiative from the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy that focuses on identifying "Top-Tier" interventions which are "interventions shown in well-designed and implemented randomized controlled trials, preferably conducted in typical community settings, to produce sizable, sustained benefits to participants and/or society." 

NEP brings together 100 collaborating agencies in more than 50 Massachusetts communities to provide resources around healthy food choices, physical activity, food safety, and stretching food dollars.

 A project initiated by the University of Wisconsin in 2004 that distills the latest scientific knowledge on effective policies, practices, and evidence-based programs for youth and their families, schools, and communities.

An article from the Journal of Family Relations which presents principles for improving the quality and impact of existing evidence-based prevention programs targeting, children, youth, and their families, using examples from well established, family-focused preventive programs.

A fact Sheet from Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. that outlines how best to choose and adapt research-tested intervention programs (RTIPS), including adaptation guidelines, a program adaptation checklist, and pilot testing recommendations.

A 2007 Research to Practice Brief from What Works Wisconsin that explores the types of changes that are sometimes made to programs and the effects those changes can have.

A guide for health promotion practiced developed by the National Cancer Institute. 

A 2004 handbook from the Alameda Country Public Health Department that documents the process of conducting participatory community assessments, especially for partnerships between community groups and public health departments.

A website that provides information and resources on three main areas of the evaluation process: Evaluation practice, evaluation capacity strengthening, and research and development in evaluation.

A website for the Evaluation Unit in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s PPEO, which delivers tools, technical assistance, and resources to enhance evaluation efforts.

A web-based platform to assist hospitals, non-profit community-based organizations, state and local health departments, and other key stakeholders in understanding the needs and assets of their communities.

A 2010 guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Communities program with step-by-step instructions for successfully completing the CHANGE tool.

A webpage from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) that provides useful resources and support for organizations conducting needs assessments.

A free online resource, continually updated since 1994 by the Center for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas, with information on building healthy communities, including more than 7,000 pages of essential skills and practical guidance for creating change and improvement.

A collection of briefs published by James Bell Associates that provide information and resources on program evaluation, including process, outcome, and fidelity evaluation.

A website from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services with resources to help plan, deliver and evaluate health programs in a community.

A framework developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials, MAPP is a community-driven strategic planning process for improving community health.

A guide developed by SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREBPP) that provides general guidance to the non-researcher on how to plan, conduct, and manage a successful evaluation.

A searchable online resource database from the Innovation Network with free tools and resources that build nonprofits' ability to plan and evaluate their own programs. 

A guide developed by Clear Impact on how to implement results-based accountability or outcomes-based accountability in community, city, state, or national settings.

A 2006 guide with information on how to implement results-based accountability or outcomes-based accountability.

Developed in partnership with the Center for Research on Women and Gender and the Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) organization, this guide walks through each step of the participatory evaluation process.

A handbook that provides a framework for thinking about evaluation as a relevant and useful program tool.

A guide to provide practical assistance to nonprofits engaged in the Logic Model Development process, including helping users to develop logic models to plan programs, to communicate effectively with stakeholders, and to demonstrate the effectiveness of program activities by creating an outcome-oriented evaluation.

This guide highlights key considerations when launching an evidence-based program in practice.

This example work plan showcases the activities, people responsible, resources, timeline, and measures of progress needed to achieve the objectives of the Body and Soul program, an evidence-based program to improve healthy eating behaviors in faith-based organizations.

The Implementation Team Charter created by Population Health Improvement Partners provides a template for formal documentation of project aims, objectives, measures, deliverables, and scope.

The Organizational Readiness Checklist created by the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network helps organizations assess their capacity to implement EBPs. 

This CDC Effective Interventions planning worksheet is designed for organizations to document progress in completing the major tasks required for pre-implementation, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring and evaluation of an evidence-based program.

This workbook from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers step-by-step considerations for planning and implementing an evidence-based program.

As part of the NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education, this conference will convene scholars and practitioners from June 27-29, 2022, to discuss how higher education professionals across the academy can develop effective approaches to support and improve the outcomes of first-generation college students.

Created by the National Institutes of Health in December 2020, this tip sheet lists the do's-and-don'ts when communicating about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Created in 2020, organizations can use this social media toolkit to help communicate about adolescent and young adult cancer throughout the year or for specific health observances. The toolkit offers tips for getting started on social media, including sample messaging, creative ideas for audience engagement, social media strategies for different media platforms, and more.

A guide from the University of Wisconsin Extension with procedures for summarizing information from sources, such as open-ended questions, individual interviews, or focus groups.

A guide from the University of Wisconsin Extension with a discussion of basic concepts of statistical analysis, such as frequencies, percentage, averages, ranges, and standard deviation.

Founded in 1969, AGM is an association of philanthropic organizations and individuals with interest in philanthropic giving in Massachusetts and the surrounding areas. The website includes tools and supports for applying to grants.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website with resources for parents/guardians on how to frame discussions about HPV vaccination.

A website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with resources that community practitioners and health ministries can use when educating about HPV.

2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fact sheet with information about HPV, the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in the United States and worldwide.

A guide from the Immunization Action Coalition that provides parents with easy to follow information on HPV and HPV vaccines for youth.

TRIO/Student Support Services is a federally funded program that provides personalized academic advising and encouragement to Bunker Hill Community College students who are first-generation, income-eligible, or individuals who have a documented disability.

The Black First-Gen Collective may provide support, study, and disseminate intentional research, praxis, and policy that specifically explores, interrogates, unpacks, and disaggregates the unique experiences of Black first-generation students.

2013 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides scientific support for efforts to implement policies, programs, professional best practices, and individual actions to reduce disparities.

A website from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work that allows users to create compelling communication materials with ease by using pre-formatted local health data with attributed sources to include in your press releases, news stories, reports, grants, or policy briefs.

A free website, sponsored by the Community-Campus Partnership for Health for peer-reviewing, publishing, and disseminating products of health-related community-engaged scholarship that are in forms other than journal articles.

Community-Campus Partnerships for Health is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes health equity and social justice through collaborations between communities and academic institutions. The organization provides training, technical assistance, and a membership network.

This website from the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network highlights a range of local resources, including philanthropic and government relief opportunities, state and federal policy updates, PPP loan application resources, webinars, and resources for virtual fundraisers and events.

The COVID-19 Health Literacy Project creates and translates accessible COVID-19 information into different languages to help all patients know when, and how, to seek care. The materials are created in collaboration with Harvard Health Publishing.

Produced by the Brown School of Public Health and the Harvard Global Health Institute, and developed with input from mayors and local leaders, this Toolkit is a free, public resource that equips those interested in communication about COVID-19 testing with tools and resources to run motivating, clear campaigns for communities. 

This December 2020 report, developed in consultation with leading experts in social and behavioral sciences and public health, outlines evidence-informed communication strategies to support national COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. The report centers on three objectives: defining the goals of vaccination communication, identifying the needs and perspectives of the intended audience, and creating and disseminating targeted and tailored messages for intended audiences. 

The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program introduces Massachusetts high school and college students from underrepresented populations to the world of cancer research by placing them in real research settings at local cancer research institutions. 

The DF/ HCC CURE Program introduces high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented populations to the world of cancer research in real research settings, to expand and extend their interest in basic, clinical, nursing and/or population science research. Students choose between a summer-only or three-year track.

This webinar (see slide deck here) from HBS Community Partners of California addresses strategies to help nonprofits survive the crisis and plan for the future, including budgeting for a range of scenarios, making difficult decisions about streamlining, and pivoting to address COVID.

Engage for Equity is a collaboration of community partnerships that use a CBPR model and create tools to advance health equity in several communities. The list offers tools and practices that support partnering in a way that produces successful outcomes.

This piece from CLA Connect offers links to budgeting tools and provides overall guidance suggestion from a leader who has weathered economic downturns and other crises.

Class Action's First Ge Mentoring Program facilitates a relationship among former and current first-gen college students by providing mentor guidelines, mentee guidelines, and mentorship pairing. Students will have to fill out and submit the questionnaire provided at the bottom of the page.

This website provides practical advice and lessons learned by high school seniors and college students who have made it to college. In addition, there are resources for college advisors and parents as well.

First Scholars is a program developed by the Center for First-Generation Student Success that provides processes, tools, and guidance designed to work with institutions. The program also consists of a network that maximizes learning opportunities across several institutions, expert guidance, and tailored resources, and more.

Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this website provides resources for individuals and programs to protect and promote the public's health through collaborative and innovative health marketing programs, products, and services that are customer-centered, science-based, and high-impact. 

A free training program from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to educate public health professionals about limited health literacy and their role in addressing it in a public health context. 

The American Academy of Pediatrics created this toolkit to equip providers with the best resources to educate other healthcare professionals, discuss HPV vaccination with parents and caregivers, and make necessary changes in their practice to improve HPV vaccination rates.

This comic-style, educational brochure was designed for 11-year old children and their caregivers to provide educational information about HPV and the importance of HPV vaccination. Created by a team from the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, the brochure is an engaging and family-friendly educational resource for pre-teens and caregivers. The product emphasizes the idea that HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. Rev. 2020.

This comic-style, educational brochure was designed for Spanish-speaking 11-year old children and their caregivers to provide educational information about HPV and the importance of HPV vaccination. Created by a team from the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, the brochure is an engaging and family-friendly educational resource for pre-teens and caregivers. The product emphasizes the idea that HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. Rev. 2020.

A one-page fact sheet from the CDC that provides basic information about HPV and HPV vaccine in Brazilian Portuguese.

This two-page fact sheet from the American Cancer Society for parents and caregivers covers the basics of HPV vaccination. Rev. 2020.

This two-page fact sheet from the American Cancer Society for parents and caregivers covers the basics of HPV vaccination in Spanish. Rev. 2020.

A website providing information and resources on topics of health and social equity to inform policies and decision-making.

A website developed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that provides free tools and resources to help design, acquire funding for, execute and disseminate Implementation Science research projects.

This brief for practitioners highlights opportunities to link community outreach and information from trusted providers to increase HPV vaccination rates in underserved communities. 

The IHI website is an excellent resource for those wishing to learn more about creating systems-level change and using evaluation to drive improvement.

The Investing in Health Toolkit was created by Public Health Awakened to help public health practitioners create budgets that address multiple drivers of health and address health equity proactively. The toolkit offers strategies for engaging local actors in this work and developing strategic and effective messaging related to budget advocacy.

A summary from the Health Communication Core describing the strategic process used for developing a Boston Public Health Commission campaign to increase awareness of the benefits of smoke-free housing for landlords and their tenants.

Researchers, physicians, and scientists came together through the Harvard Catalyst Program on February 5, 2019, for a wide-ranging discussion moderated by Howard K. Koh, MD, MPH. “Here we are in the heart of academia surrounded by researchers of all kinds, but in terms of translating their work into policies that affect all our communities, we are not doing our job,” he said. Featured panelists included those from industry and researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University of Iowa. 

A video series from Health Resources in Action to help community leaders and public health professionals understand and use the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) tool.

Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health implemented a study on the role of community stakeholders in supporting policy implementation of Graphic Health Warning labels on tobacco packages.

Project Here is a substance abuse app geared towards middle school students to promote social-emotional learning and to empower students to make health decisions. The app is funded by the GE Foundation and the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General.

A case study from the Health Communication Core describing how researchers disseminated data from a survey of cancer-screening behaviors among Boston firefighters exposed to high rates of carcinogens in a 2002 fire, to increase awareness of screening recommendations among firefighters and Boston Fire Department leadership. 

This portion of the Boston Foundation's website covers a diverse range of resources to address the needs of various populations in Massachusetts, with some details of funds/ partnership opportunities for local nonprofits. 

This one-page infographic from the American Cancer Society shows why children should be vaccinated between ages 9 and 12. Rev. 2020.

This one-page infographic from the American Cancer Society shows why children should be vaccinated between ages 9 and 12 in Spanish. Rev. 2020.

The Outreach Core (OC) offers paid summer research and outreach opportunities for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students- particularly those from underrepresented minority backgrounds- who are interested in cancer/ cancer disparities, public health, and community outreach. 

A planning guide from the National Cancer Institute that serves as a useful introduction or reminder about the science of health communication, written to be accessible to a diverse group of practitioners and researchers.  

A website providing a broad range of practical, easy-to-use tools that guide practitioners, advocates, and policymakers in planning health strategy and in contributing to safer, healthier, and more equitable communities.

This one-page fact sheet from the American Cancer Society illustrates the 4 things parents and caregivers should know about HPV vaccination. Rev. 2020.

This one-page fact sheet from the American Cancer Society illustrates the 4 things parents and caregivers should know about HPV vaccination in Portuguese. Rev. 2020.

This one-page fact sheet from the American Cancer Society illustrates the 4 things parents and caregivers should know about HPV vaccination in Spanish. Rev. 2020.

A handout from the National Cancer Institute's Using What Works program that offers suggestions, resources, and practice exercises for making public health materials accessible to audiences of different reading abilities.

The Research Education Core (REC) offers paid summer research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students- particularly those from underrepresented minority backgrounds- who are interested in cancer/ cancer child disparities research.

The Post-Baccalaureate fellowship engages talented, highly motivated recent college graduates in full-time, mentored, cancer research experiences in research environments across DF/ HCC and UMass Boston.

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program was developed to meet the national need for highly skilled faculty and researchers committed to better understand and address cancer health disparities. This program is designed to provide an additional year of support to a post-doctoral fellow who is currently engaged in a research program and seeks to extend their fellowship.

An online community from the National Cancer Institute that links cancer control practitioners and researchers, and provides opportunities for discussion, learning, and enhanced collaboration on moving research into practice.

This compilation was developed by the Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science (CCIS) task group in 2021 to provide researchers with tools and practical information to support stakeholder engagement in their work. The document also provides tools and supports to help community members effectively engage in implementation science.

The Foundation produces research and data about the complex health and health care issues facing the US and publishes program evaluations and reports at the end of many projects. 

This 2020 brief presents Project SPRING findings, which examined cigarette smoking risks and protective factors for transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) individuals using real-world stories and examples from private Facebook and Instagram groups. The project was led by junior faculty and was a pilot project of the U54 Partnership between the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center and the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

A database from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides information, tools, and resources about the social determinants of health (such as income, education, and employment) which can have important impacts on the health of communities.

The Summer Program to Advance Research Careers (SPARC) is a 12-week intensive research experience focused on emerging technologies (ET) in cancer and cancer disparities. Each year, 30 undergraduates who have just completed the first or second year will engage in full-time mentored cancer/ cancer research experiences in research environments across DF/ HCC and UMB.

This piece from the Nonprofit Quarterly offers tips on managing cash flow, considering outcomes in impact and financial terms, and strategic inclusion/ communication practices.

A web tool developed by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation that provides an easy-to-use set of tools to help assess community news and information flow, and take action to improve it. 

This report from SeaChange highlights eight key steps nonprofits need to take to survive the current crisis, with customizations based on how active organizations can be, short- and long-term planning, and opportunities to consider restructuring.

This guide was developed based on a presentation, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to guide researchers through the decisions that must be addressed to effectively translate and disseminate their work to policymakers and public health practitioners.

BEAST is a free 4-day pre-orientation program that focuses on the unique social and cultural experiences specific to students who may be the first in their families to attend college, and for students speaking guidance on navigating financial and academic resources at Tufts. The program provides students with useful resources, and skills to navigate social and academic aspects of college life, while also providing mentorship and network opportunities. 

This page provides community resources on campus, academic and professional resources on-campus counseling and mental health services, study abroad guidelines, information on centers and programs that specifically support first-generation students, and more.

The FIRST Resource Center works to provide the necessary financial knowledge, information about Tufts, and access to opportunities and resources for students to be successful during their time at the University. Resources also include resources for parents and families, translation services, resources for undocumented students, and more.

This webpage introduces provides resources for UMass first-generation students and alumni such as research opportunities, articles, scholarships, and more.

The UMass Boston - DF/HCC Partnership offers several training programs for students to develop the necessary skills needed to excel in scientific research, specifically in the area of cancer and cancer health disparities.

PubMed Central® (PMC) is a free archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the US National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM).

Report and guide from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture with a step-by-step description of how to conduct a focus group.

This brief presents findings from a study conducted in Greater Boston and Greater Lawrence by the researchers and community partners behind PLANET MassCONECT.

This toolkit was created to support community-based practitioners in preparing strategic communications (or agenda-driven communications), especially when working with local news media. Developed in 2013, but with important practice implications for today.

The Young Empowered Scientists for ContinUed for Engagement (YES for CURE) is a three-year training initiative for highly motivated high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research.