Connecting Community
Connecting Community
The Prevention Research Center at Georgia State is focused on identifying solutions for a growing health threat in the U.S. — social isolation.
$1.5 Million Grant to Expand Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation Tool Developed by Georgia State Researchers
$1.5 Million Grant to Expand Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation Tool Developed by Georgia State Researchers
iQuit Mindfully, which was developed by a team led by Associate Professor Claire Spears, has been shown to help smokers quit, with up to 35 percent of participants successfully quitting after using the tool, compared to 7 percent for the general population.
Listening to Clarkston: How GSU Partnered with Local Organizations to Provide a Forum for Community-Led Solutions
Listening to Clarkston: How GSU Partnered with Local Organizations to Provide a Forum for Community-Led Solutions
The Prevention Research Center at Georgia State University works in tandem with Clarkston’s residents to address challenges and improve public health.
Perimeter College Hits Record in Sponsored Funding in FY 2023
Perimeter College Hits Record in Sponsored Funding in FY 2023
Perimeter College hit a record in sponsored grants during FY 23. One of those grants was a $600,000 Georgia Health Care Workforce grant for the college's nursing program to fund new simulators for student clinical practice.
Congressman Hank Johnson visits Clarkston to Celebrate Expansion of Georgia State’s Community Based English Program
Congressman Hank Johnson visits Clarkston to Celebrate Expansion of Georgia State’s Community Based English Program
The expansion of the English language instruction program lays the foundation for access to post-secondary education, career success and improved health and well-being in the Clarkston, Ga., community.
Finding Refuge for Refugees
Finding Refuge for Refugees
A powerful network of researchers and community members are working to improve the lives of people in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the U.S. and provide access to resources amid the pandemic.
Poster Campaign Raises Vaccine Confidence in Clarkston
Poster Campaign Raises Vaccine Confidence in Clarkston
As part of its continuing efforts to increase the Clarkston community’s confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines, the Prevention Research Center at Georgia State University, in collaboration with the Dekalb County Board of Health, has launched the “Get Your Vaccine Today” poster campaign.
Congressman Visits Clarkston to See Impact of Georgia State University’s Prevention Research Center
Congressman Visits Clarkston to See Impact of Georgia State University’s Prevention Research Center
Congressman Hank Johnson recently visited Clarkston to hear how the Georgia State University Prevention Research Center is helping improve health and well-being.
Prevention Research Center Releases 2022 Clarkston Summit Impact Report
Prevention Research Center Releases 2022 Clarkston Summit Impact Report
More than 250 participants, including Clarkston residents, community organizations and leaders attended the Summit at the Georgia State University Clarkston Campus.
For Refugees, Bad Teeth Can Be a Painful Part of Life in Atlanta
For Refugees, Bad Teeth Can Be a Painful Part of Life in Atlanta
Refugees’ limited access to dental care is impacting their physical health – and exposing them to social stigma.