Authors: Kiersten Westley Henson, Tyshaneka Saffold, Kristin Curtis, Amanda Ekelburg This brief examines the strengths and challenges related to healthcare providers’ knowledge of colorectal cancer screening eligibility, as well as gaining insights from high‑risk patients who are receiving screenings.
Author: Kiersten Westley Henson WRI recently concluded a project—funded by the South Jersey Institute for Population Health—examining the factors that impact colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates to inform interventions that reduce cancer risk, promote early detection, and strengthen health outcomes across Southern New Jersey’s underserved populations. This project also offers a compelling example of how focus groups—criticized at times as extractive research tools—can be reimagined as symbiotic, two-way learning experiences when… continue reading
Authors: Mavis Asiedu-Frimpong, Madeliene Alger As we close the chapter on the Walter Rand Institute’s 25th anniversary celebrations, the spirit and energy of the past year was electric. Our community partners, policymakers, community members, students, faculty, former WRI directors, and staff alike joined in on the festivities– reconnecting and sharing stories about how far the Walter Rand Institute has come. In 2024, the Walter Rand Institute completed and released its strategic plan,… continue reading
Authors: Devon Ziminski, Madeliene Alger, Carla Villacis, Amanda Ekelburg This report provides a summary of the findings of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for AtlantiCare’s service region, covering Atlantic county for 2025-2027.
Author: Mavis Asiedu-Frimpong Current Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) director Mavis Asiedu-Frimpong sits down with founding WRI director Richard Harris for a fireside chat about the Institute’s past, present, and future. From its early beginnings and key milestones to its evolving role in research and community engagement, this discussion highlights how WRI… continue reading
Author: Dustin Petzold At the conclusion of its 25th anniversary, the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs (WRI) is reflecting on a year defined by collaboration and impact. While the anniversary celebration was a culmination of a quarter-century of groundbreaking research and transformative community engagement, at its heart was the Institute’s 25th Anniversary Reception,… continue reading
