Building on work as the PROMIS Network Center, AIR is leading efforts to obtain Food and Drug Administration qualification of the PROMIS fatigue measure for use in clinical trials of therapy for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. AIR will collaborate with a patient co-investigator and the Bateman Horne Center for ME/CFS ...
In 2011, Massachusetts initiated the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI), which provides a comprehensive public health approach for young men believed to be at “proven risk” for being involved with firearms. This article summarizes the results of a quasi-experimental evaluation study to test a youth violence intervention program in ...
On September 22, 2022, AIR will present Preventing Intergenerational Transmission of Substance Use Disorder, the fifth webinar in a series from AIR CARES. This webinar will review the evidence to support an increased focus on parental social determinants of health in the child welfare system in response to parental substance ...
Since 2007, the MTSS Center has been a national leader in supporting states, districts, and schools across the country in implementing tiered support systems that address students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
AIR is supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) with the official launch on March 4, 2010 of the “i know” campaign to increase dialogue about HIV/AIDS among African Americans aged 18-24 and their partners, friends, and family. ...
The number of Americans living with arthritis continues to grow beyond the field of rheumatology’s capacity to provide needed care. AIR is working with the Arthritis Foundation to explore whether patients will accept advanced practice providers such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants as an option to fill the growing ...
In this video, Mandy David, a certified physician assistant and senior communications specialist at AIR, talks about issues that adult sickle cell patients face as she evaluates and treats them at the Johns Hopkins Sickle Cell Center for Adults.
A quality recess is one that is safe, engaging, and empowering. Since 2017, Playworks and a team from AIR have partnered to learn more about how effective recess teams drive strong quality and recess outcomes. Currently they are conducting a study with support from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation ...
Mary Kay Dugan is a managing technical assistant consultant at AIR. She is passionate about identifying evidence-based promising practices and translating them into policies and effective programs focused on underserved populations including disadvantaged youth and young adults. Dugan has over 30 years of experience helping federal, state, and local governments ...
Homelessness can exacerbate substance use disorder (SUD) and can be a consequence of SUD. AIR CARES brings a depth of experience on homelessness, housing, and trauma-informed work.