Igniting action for healthy schools and communities
We conduct research to achieve health equity by optimizing social-emotional, mental, and physical health.
Who we are
The Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center (RMPRC) is housed in the Colorado School of Public Health on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The RMPRC is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
funded Prevention Research Center (PRC). As a PRC, we work to identify public health problems and focus on
the development, testing and evaluation of public health interventions
that can be applied widely, particularly in underserved communities.
What we do
News
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The scientific reasons you should resolve to start gardening in 2023
Jan 10, 2023As we compile our lists of resolutions aimed at improving physical and mental health in 2023, new research suggests one addition could have a powerful impact: gardening.Full story -
Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center Newsletter - Holidays 2021Opens in a new window
Dec 14, 2021This newsletter highlights gratitude for the communities we serve and our incredible team! Happy Holidays 2021!Opens in a new window Full story -
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Drs. Charlotte Farewell and Jini Puma receive ACF Funding for WELL Project
Sep 30, 2021Charlotte Farewell, PhD, MPH, and Jini Puma, PhD, are one of six research teams awarded a 5-year grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for the "Wellbeing of the ECE workforce working in Low-resources Locations (WELL)" study.Full story
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