News & Updates
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Announcing the newest cohort of Noonan Memorial Research Fund
About the program The Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund, established in 1947 by Frank M. Noonan in memory of his mother, continues its proud tradition of supporting improvements in the quality of life for…
Advancing Health Equity Through Research: Announcing the newest cohort of Jeffress Trust Awardees
The Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity supports research that addresses the root causes of and systemic barriers to health equity across Virginia. Through Partnership/Collaborative Establishment Awards, the program provides two-year grants…
HRiA Changemakers Honored at Statewide Public Health Awards
Advancing public health requires partnership, persistence, and the collective leadership of individuals and organizations committed to advancing health equity. This spring, we’re proud to celebrate members of our community who embody that spirit of collaboration…
Meet the recipients of the Smith Family Awards Program for Excellence in Biomedical Research
About the program The Smith Family Awards Program for Excellence in Biomedical Research, a program of the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation, has been driving medical breakthroughs by launching the careers of newly independent biomedical researchers for more than three decades….
The Violence & Overdose Prevention Training for Incarcerated Young Adults Initiative: an HRiA Innovation Incubator Project
In Massachusetts, emerging adults aged 18-25 face higher rates of arrest, incarceration, and reincarceration than those of other age groups. In recent years, the state government and criminal legal system have formally recognized the significance…
Improving Maternal Support by Expanding Doula Access in Rural Massachusetts: an HRiA Innovation Incubator Project
Doulas provide vital non-medical support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Their assistance helps reduce adverse outcomes such as preterm labor, preterm birth, and non-medically necessary cesarean sections. Also, their care contributes to improved breastfeeding rates…