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Out of town bypasses
Establish roads that avoid built-up areas such as towns, cities, or commercial/business districts
Outdoor experiential education
Support outdoor pursuits and adventure-based activities that emphasize inter- and intra-personal growth through overcoming obstacles (e.g., challenge courses, wilderness excursions, etc.)
Paid family leave
Provide employees with paid time off for circumstances such as a recent birth or adoption, a parent or spouse with a serious medical condition, or a sick child
Paid sick leave laws
Require employers in an affected jurisdiction to provide paid time off for employees to use when ill or injured
Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Support home visits that teach parents about early childhood development and effective parenting strategies, with child development screenings, parental meetings, and links to community resources
Participatory budgeting
Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality.
Past Research Projects
Patient financial incentives for preventive care
Use gift cards, vouchers, and other incentives to encourage patients to undergo preventive care such as screenings, vaccinations, etc.
Patient navigators
Provide culturally sensitive assistance and care coordination, and guide patients through available medical, insurance, and social support; also called systems navigators