Maryanne Campbell, Quincy Hunter, Juhi Aggarwal, Midhat Rehman, Dr. Derek Shendell
NJ Safe Schools Program, Rutgers School of Public Health
Analyses of new individual worker wellness activity piloted with New Jersey
teachers supervising work-based learning
The New Jersey Safe Schools Program conducted a pilot activity with New Jersey teachers connecting the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s “Eight Dimensions of Wellness” model to young workers and individual wellness. In this study, the framework encouraged teachers to consider how emotional, social, and environmental factors shape workplace experiences for young workers, offering insights to schools and districts seeking to strengthen their support systems. The study, published in MDPI's Occupational Health journal (https://doi.org/10.3390/occuphealth1010003), examined how educators approach student wellness and the factors they prioritize when preparing students to enter the workforce.
Christina M. Blackburn, DHSc
The New School/Parsons School of Strategic Design and Management
“In Harm’s Way”: A Critical Examination of Emergency and Medical Personnel’s Readiness to Handle Potentially Lethal Domestic Violence Incidents
Dr. Blackburn’s research examines critical gaps in formal education and professional development for emergency responders, including law enforcement, emergency medicine clinicians, EMS personnel, and firefighters who serve as first-line contacts in domestic violence incidents. These calls are among the most dangerous and most feared assignments, yet responders report being underprepared in both academy training and on-the-job learning. In the context of nationwide staffing shortages across major metropolitan areas, comprehensive, evidence-informed domestic violence training is essential to improve responder safety, clinical and operational competence, and outcomes for victims.
Tatva Shah
Rutgers School Of Public Health
Cameron Krimin
Rutgers School of Public Health / Middlesex County Office of Health Services
LINCS (Local Information Network & Communication System) Public Health Collaboration
with Faith-Based Organizations.
This poster reflects a public health project that partnered with faith-based organizations in Middlesex County, NJ to expand the Local Information Network and Communication System (LINCS). Religious facilities were contacted to collect email addresses for emergency alerts. They obtained emails from 239 of 288 facilities (83%), increasing the LINCS database by 9.37%. The project demonstrates how engaging faith-based organizations can strengthen public health communication and improve community emergency preparedness.
Claire Brown, Victoria Rivera, Samantha Gonnelli
Rutgers School Of Public Health
Putting Wellness PHirst: Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Wellness Rewards Program for Emerging Public Health Professionals
As future stewards of population health and well-being, it is critical for public health students to develop proactive wellness habits in school and contribute to a culture of professional well-being within the public health workforce. The School of Public Health’s Wellness Phirst rewards program incentivizing students to practice work-life balance, prioritize their well-being, and develop healthy habits, all critical tasks with the rising burnout rates in the health and helping professions. This opt-out, school-wide program facilitates increased student engagement with peers, staff, and institutional wellness resources, thus promoting personal and professional belonging and confidence at Rutgers and beyond.
Kathleen Flanagan
BORO OF NEW MILFORD, New Jersey Health Department
Nathaniel Ensminger
Middlesex County Offices of Health Services
What is Radiation Emergency?
For my poster, I will be explaining the overview of what radiation emergency is, show the community how to handle radiation emergency, and give steps to follow when a nuclear disaster occurs. There will also be success stories on radiation emergencies and will provide real life examples on how to handle radiation accidents.
Kelly Martins, Christina Norman, Angela Prestifilippo, Ashley N. Bardi, Ann Marie Stoebling
New Bridge Medical Center
Whole Person Care: Improving Health Outcomes Through Collaborative SDOH Integration at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Your support is invaluable! To donate, explore the details below about the RBHS Food Pantry and Rutgers Basic Needs Center.
The Rutgers College Avenue Student Center is proud to announce the opening of a Basic Needs Center, a vital resource dedicated to supporting students who may be facing challenges in accessing essential items such as food, hygiene products, and other necessities. This initiative aims to ensure that every student has the support they need to focus on academic and personal success without the burden of resource insecurity.
As part of our commitment to fostering a caring and supportive community, we are encouraging all attendees to contribute by bringing a donation for the Basic Needs Center. Even a small contribution can significantly impact the well-being of students in need.
We kindly request donations of unopened, unexpired, non-perishable food items, such as canned goods, pasta, rice, dry beans, and gently used clothing, including coats, sweaters, shoes, and professional attire.
Your generosity will go a long way in providing relief and stability to students facing food insecurity. Together, we can make a difference and create a stronger, more supportive campus community. Thank you for your kindness and contribution!
For more information about the Basic Need Center, click here:
https://ruoffcampus.rutgers.edu/basic-needs/basic-needs-center
