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November 2018
New Community Guide Publications Feature Effectiveness and Economic Evidence from Health Equity Reviews
Now available: three full-text articles from the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice on the economics of center-based early childhood development and the effectiveness of expanded in-school learning time and year-round school interventions.
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October 2018
AMIGAS Program Increases Cancer Screening
A new Community Guide in Action Story features the AMIGAS program, which engaged community health workers based on Community Guide recommendations and more than doubled the rate of cervical cancer screening among Mexican-American women.
News
September 2018
New CGiA Story highlights CityHealth Initiative
A new Community Guide in Action Story explains how CityHealth provides cities with the tools to help people lead healthier lives. Check out the story to learn about this innovative approach.
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September 2018
Join us for the CPSTF Meeting October 17-18
During this meeting, Community Preventive Services Task Force members will discuss cancer, mental health, obesity, and physical activity. Members of the public are invited to join the Atlanta meeting in person or via live stream.
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July 2018
Lifestyle Interventions During Pregnancy Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk
The CPSTF recommends starting lifestyle interventions during the first two trimesters of pregnancy to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes.
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July 2018
Primary Prevention Reduces Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Among Youth
A new systematic review from the CPSTF shows primary prevention interventions reduce intimate partner violence and sexual violence among youth.
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June 2018
Multicomponent Interventions to Increase Cancer Screening are Cost-Effective
A new systematic review of economic evidence shows interventions to increase screenings for cervical or colorectal cancer are cost-effective.
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February 2018
mHealth Interventions Improve Treatment Adherence Among CVD Patients
CPSTF recommends mHealth interventions to improve treatment adherence for patients recently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
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December 2017
Healthcare Systems Help Patients Manage Type 2 Diabetes with Mobile Apps
CPSTF recommends the use of text messaging interventions to increase medication adherence among patients with chronic medical conditions.
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December 2017
Interactive Digital Interventions Help Patients Control High Blood Pressure
The CPSTF recommends the use of interactive digital interventions to improve blood pressure control in patients with high blood pressure.
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November 2017
Text Messages Improve Medication Adherence
CPSTF recommends the use of text messaging interventions to increase medication adherence among patients with chronic medical conditions.
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November 2017
Activity Monitors Boost Physical Activity Interventions
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends interventions including activity monitors for adults with overweight or obesity.
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October 2017
Comprehensive Telehealth Interventions Help Adults with Chronic Diseases
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends comprehensive telehealth interventions to supplement the care of adults who have chronic diseases affected by diet. Evidence shows these interventions improve patients’ diets.
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October 2017
Interventions to Get Healthier Foods and Beverages in Schools are Cost-Effective
A systematic review of economic evidence shows meal interventions and fruit and vegetable snack interventions are cost effective.
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September 2017
Community Health Workers Help Patients Manage Diabetes
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends interventions that engage community health workers to help patients manage their diabetes. Evidence also shows interventions are cost-effective.