Department of Nutrition and Public Health

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Motivating Action

Students and faculty from Hunter's Department of Nutrition and Public Health are focused on empowering members of the East Harlem community with the tools and resources they need to take control of their health and their lives.

Contact

For more information contact allineastharlem@hunter.cuny.edu.

Current Projects

Motivating Action through Community Health Outreach (MAChO) Department of Nutrition and Public Health & Weill Cornell Medical College

MAChO focuses on equipping youth with practical tools to take control of their health and their lives through proper nutrition, fitness and personal development. The project encompasses year-long after-school programming, a mentoring program using a multi-generational group mentoring model, and community engagement through health and community fairs.

Project dates: 2008–present

Past Projects/Events

  • Community Conversation on the East Harlem Explosion
  • Community Meets Classroom: A Collaborative Inquiry to Assess Impact of a Multi-disciplinary Course on Student Knowledge and Community Engagement in the South Bronx & Harlem
  • Dietetic Interns
  • East Harlem Community Health Worker Initiative
  • First Fridays at Hunter/East Harlem: A Film and Dialogue Series on Health and Social Justice
  • Technology and Health Study
  • Voices through Cameras: Learning about the Experiences and Challenges of Overweight and Obese New York City Adolescents Using Photovoice