Health Impact Assessment at the County Level
At a recent Montgomery County Maryland council meeting, Dr. Wernham discussed HIA with Professor Keshia Pollack from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and County Health Director Uma Ahluwalia. More »
Call for Proposals
The Health Impact Project is currently accepting proposals from organizations across the country to conduct HIA demonstrations. The project will fund government agencies at the local, state and tribal levels, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. More »
Five Questions With Aaron Wernham
Health Impact Project Director Dr. Aaron Wernham answers five questions about health impact assessment and the Project More »
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Feb 03
HIA in the News: “Health Impact Assessment Capacity Building Project for North West of England” The European Public Health Alliance shares information about HIA capacity building efforts in England.
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Jan 26
WHO Seeks Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant for Health Sector The World Health Organization is recruiting a consultant to develop environmental impact assessment in the health sector.
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Jan 26
World Health Organization to Host HIA Conference The World Health Organization will host a one-day conference in Geneva this April on recent advances in the HIA field.
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 »