Grant Awarded to Conduct HIA on Climate Change Legislation
The California Department of Public Health will conduct the first study of its kind on a cap-and-trade program. More »
Human Impact Partners to Provide Grantee Training
Oakland-based Human Impact Partners has been selected to provide training, mentoring and technical assistance to the Project’s health impact assessment grantees. More »
Call for Proposals Closed
Based on an extraordinary response, the Health Impact Project closed its call for proposals and initial round of funding on February 26, 2010. All letters of interest submitted on or before the close date - and those currently in process - will still be considered for funding. More »
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Mar 01
Grant Awarded to Conduct HIA on California Climate Change Legislation California Department of Public Health will conduct the first study of its kind on a cap-and-trade program.
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Feb 25
HIA in the News: “New Guidance on Health Impact Assessment Released” The International Council on Mining and Metals published a new guidance document on HIA.
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Feb 24
HIA in the News: "Erie-Cattaraugus Rail Trail Awarded Two Grants" As part of a "Healthy Trails, Healthy People" program, an HIA will be conducted in Western New York.
To stem the rising tide of chronic disease and create safe, thriving communities, health needs to be regularly factored into policy and program decisions in sectors that do not traditionally focus on health outcomes.
A health impact assessment (HIA) is a flexible, data-driven approach that identifies the health consequences of new policies, and develops practical strategies to enhance their health benefits and minimize adverse effects. more »