Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center

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About the Community Outreach Center

The Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center is the result of the successful operation of the Community Partnership/Outreach Office which operated under the auspices of the JHS Coordinating Center at JSU from 2000-2013. CORC, formerly the Community Partnership Outreach Office, was instrumental in the development and implementation of novel strategies to successfully recruit the 5,301 JHS cohort. Partnerships were developed with over 100 churches, community-based organizations, governmental agencies, private non-profit organizations, other institutions of higher learning and individual partners. The Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center has major responsibility for the retention of approximately78% of the living cohort, has trained/certified more than 90 community health advisors to provide health education services in the tri-county area of Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties since the study began in 2000 and has expanded research opportunities for community participation, specifically in hypertension and chronic disease self-management.

The community is invited to the Jackson Heart Study Celebration of Life on February 24, 2018. Call Marty Fortenberry a...
02/21/2018

The community is invited to the Jackson Heart Study Celebration of Life on February 24, 2018. Call Marty Fortenberry at 601-979-8736 or email him at marty.fortenberry@jsums.edu. Also, see flyer for details:

02/07/2018

Save-The-Date
18th Annual Celebration of Life
February 24, 2018
Jackson Medical Mall - Center Stage
350 West Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS
Registration: 8:00 a.m. ♥ Program: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
“This Is It! Nutrition for a Healthy Heart”

For more information, please contact:
Marty Fortenberry
Community Outreach Specialist
Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center
School of Public Health Jackson State University
Telephone: 601-979-8736; E-mail: marty.fortenberry@jsums.edu

Jackson Heart Study is supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) of the National Institutes of Health under award number HHSN268201300050C.

The Bolton/Edwards CHAN held their Recruitment & Retention Christmas Celebration on December 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at Asbu...
12/19/2017

The Bolton/Edwards CHAN held their Recruitment & Retention Christmas Celebration on December 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bolton, MS. An invitation was extended to surround communities of Edwards and Bolton. Connecting with people and recruiting new members are a goal of this holiday celebration. The CHAN’s event was an opportunity for the Bolton/Edwards CHAN to come together with family and friends and provide updates and general information; and also, to promote the Jackson Heart Study and the Jackson State University-JHS Community Outreach Center.

The celebration was well attended and spirits were merry. Mrs. Cassandra Bishop was an engaging Mistress of Ceremony throughout. The program included a poem by CHA member Ms. Alfenette Robinson, a song, “O Holy Night” by Ms. Shamar Bishop and Mr. Demarrius Stamps. A fulfilling dinner was served, and Mr. Marty Fortenberry, Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center was the Guest Speaker. Marty discussed cardiovascular health, the importance of a healthy diet and the benefits of physical activity. Ms. Henrietta Cavett and Ms. Elnora Mack presented door prizes to lucky winners. This was the CHAN’s best Christmas Celebration yet, and next year’s should be even better. Congratulations Bolton/Edwards CHAN for bringing communities together and hosting a delightful festivity.

The Bolton/Edwards CHAN held their Recruitment & Retention Christmas Celebration on December 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at Asbu...
12/19/2017

The Bolton/Edwards CHAN held their Recruitment & Retention Christmas Celebration on December 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bolton, MS. An invitation was extended to surround communities of Edwards and Bolton. Connecting with people and recruiting new members are a goal of this holiday celebration. The CHAN’s event was an opportunity for the Bolton/Edwards CHAN to come together with family and friends and provide updates and general information; and also, to promote the Jackson Heart Study and the Jackson State University-JHS Community Outreach Center.

The celebration was well attended and spirits were merry. Mrs. Cassandra Bishop was an engaging Mistress of Ceremony throughout. The program included a poem by CHA member Ms. Alfenette Robinson, a song, “O Holy Night” by Ms. Shamar Bishop and Mr. Demarrius Stamps. A fulfilling dinner was served, and Mr. Marty Fortenberry, Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center was the Guest Speaker. Marty discussed cardiovascular health, the importance of a healthy diet and the benefits of physical activity. Ms. Henrietta Cavett and Ms. Elnora Mack presented door prizes to lucky winners. This was the CHAN’s best Christmas Celebration yet, and next year’s should be even better. Congratulations Bolton/Edwards CHAN for bringing communities together and hosting a delightful festivity.

12/07/2017

The Jackson State University Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center better known as CORC, is a bridge builder towards healthier communities. The CORC is unique. For almost 2 decades, first as the Community Partnership/Outreach Office from 2000-2012 and now as the Community Outreach Center since 2013, the CORC has partnered and engaged with governmental agencies, neighborhood associations, community and faith based organizations, non-profit and civic groups, and educational entities including institutions of higher learning and public school districts.

Housed in the JSU School of Public Health, the Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center understands the power of art as a tool to engage, educate, and motivate children in adopting healthier lifestyles. Research shows that creating their favorite fruit or vegetable with art can motivate children to eat more fruits and vegetables at home (Eat Well-Live Better Nutrition Art Activities). A curriculum developed by the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Nutrition Services, integrates nutrition education into arts and crafts activities for children ages 6 to 9 in after-school settings.

This video clip is a snapshot of what the Jackson Heart Study Community Outreach Center, in conjunction with Jackson State University Gallery 1, Kids College, and the Jackson Heart Study Community Health Advisors Network does to address cardiovascular health in the metro Jackson, MS area. Don’t be surprised if you see CORC in your community!

12/07/2017

The Clinton Community Health Advisors Network (CHAN) had their Annual Fall Festival on November 6, 2017. The guest speaker was Rev. Neddie Winters, President of Mission Mississippi. Rev. Winters delivered a thoughtful engaging message on healthy eating. His message was framed in such a way, that it impacted many attendees to change their eating habits.

The Jackson Medical Mall will host a Family Activity day.
09/15/2017

The Jackson Medical Mall will host a Family Activity day.

You are invited to the 17th Annual Jackson Heart Study Birthday Celebration on September 14, 2017. See flyer for details...
09/14/2017

You are invited to the 17th Annual Jackson Heart Study Birthday Celebration on September 14, 2017. See flyer for details.

The Jimmie Lewis Walk-A-Thon was established in July, 2013 by the JSU Community Outreach Center and the Bolton/Edwards C...
08/18/2017

The Jimmie Lewis Walk-A-Thon was established in July, 2013 by the JSU Community Outreach Center and the Bolton/Edwards Community Health Advisors and has several sponsors: Hinds Hinds County Agriculture High School class of 1975; the towns of Bolton and Edwards, MS; and Westhaven Funeral Home. The walk was established in honor of Mr. Jimmie Ray Lewis, a local resident, who was beloved by the Bolton/Edwards Community. In 2013, Mr. Lewis passed away and the town of Bolton dedicated the Jimmie Ray Lewis Park Pavilion which is located in Bolton, Mississippi, in his honor. The Jimmie Lewis Walk-A-Thon is held on the 4th Saturday in July and has completed its 5th year. The Park Pavilion has a walking/jogging track that provides the community with a venue for exercise and other community functions.

08/15/2017

The Jimmie Lewis Walk-A-Thon was established in July, 2013 by the JSU Community Outreach Center and the Bolton/Edwards Community Health Advisors and has several sponsors: Hinds Hinds County Agriculture High School class of 1975; the towns of Bolton and Edwards, MS; and Westhaven Funeral Home. The walk was established in honor of Mr. Jimmie Ray Lewis, a local resident, who was beloved by the Bolton/Edwards Community. In 2013, Mr. Lewis passed away and the town of Bolton dedicated the Jimmie Ray Lewis Park Pavilion which is located in Bolton, Mississippi, in his honor. The Jimmie Lewis Walk-A-Thon is held on the 4th Saturday in July and has completed its 5th year. The Park Pavilion has a walking/jogging track that provides the community with a venue for exercise and other community functions.

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