<p>A Health Impact Assessment is a type of study that helps policy makers identify and address the likely health impacts of a decision in a field outside of health.</p> http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room.aspx An infographic shows the growth of health impact assessment programs across the United States. For more about health impact assessments, visit Pew's <a title="Health Impact Project" href="http://www.pewhealth.org/projects/health-impact-project-85899367222">Health Impact Project</a>. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:42:15 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899467458&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=Infographic: The Rise of HIAs in the United States&WT.z_contenttype=Report Dr. Aaron Wernham, project director for the Health Impact Project, is quoted in a recent New York Times article about construction that keeps its residents healthier. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:38:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899457084&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=NYT: 'Construction That Focuses on the Health of Residents'&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle Minnesota organizations are invited to participate in a webinar, which will provide an introduction to HIA, as well as instructions for how to register to attend upcoming in-person HIA trainings. The training will also help participants prepare for an upcoming, competitively-selected grant opportunity scheduled for release in March. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:19:35 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/events_detail.aspx?id=85899447893&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=Minnesota HIA Training Webinar&WT.z_contenttype=Event <br />Join policymakers, public health professionals, HIA practitioners, community-based organizations, researchers, and decision makers from non-health agencies who might use or rely on the results of an HIA, such as planning, transportation, housing, agriculture, energy, environment and education, and others with an interest in learning more about HIAs. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:01:34 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/events_detail.aspx?id=85899446595&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=2nd Annual National Health Impact Assessment Meeting&WT.z_contenttype=Event <p>How important are health impact projects in improving public policy? Aaron Wernham, Project Director for Pew's Health Impact Project, says HIAs have "already shown promise as a way to prevent illness and, ultimately, save money." Read Wernham's opinion piece in the Institute of Medicine's Learning Health System Commentary Series.</p> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:05:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899442330&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=Ounces of Prevention: Health Impact Assessments Can Help Improve Public Policy, Health Outcomes&WT.z_contenttype=OpinionEditorial The Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, today announced that Kaiser Permanente Colorado will support one health impact assessment (HIA) program grant, of up to $250,000, in the Denver metropolitan region. Find out if you qualify and how to apply. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:20:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899424906&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=Funding from Kaiser Permanente Colorado Will Support Sustainable HIA Program in Denver Metro Region&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease The Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, announced a call for proposals for grants to conduct health impact assessments (HIAs). Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899403530&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=Funding Available to Bring Health into Decisions in Non-Health Sectors&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease An Education Week blog post quotes Jessica Donze Black, Kids' Safe & Healthful Foods Project Director, about changing the makeup of "competitive foods" sold at school. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899401686&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=Report: Healthy Vending, A La Carte Foods Won't Hurt School Revenue&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle A Los Angeles Times health blog post discusses the health impact assessment (HIA) released by the Kids’ Safe & Healthful Foods Project and the Health Impact Project. <br /> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:15:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899401681&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Health Impact Assessment &WT.rss_a=Nutrition, Finances Win with Healthful School Snacks, Report Says&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx