Syracuse University Lerner Center
@sulernercenter.bsky.social
SU Maxwell Research Center that conducts, coordinates & promotes population health research, education & outreach. Read our briefs http://surface.syr.edu/lerner/
Nearly 5,000 suicide deaths over 18 years in Japan were linked to caregiver burden. Research by Lerner Affiliate, Michiko Ueda-Ballmer reveals that women, older adults, and unemployed caregivers face heightened risk.
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Learn more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Nearly 5,000 suicide deaths over 18 years in Japan were linked to caregiver burden. Research by Lerner Affiliate, Michiko Ueda-Ballmer reveals that women, older adults, and unemployed caregivers face heightened risk.
Learn more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Learn more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Free and subsidized food programs are complex, expensive, and ineffective for older adults. Our experts break down the key limitations of community-based food programs for #olderadults in the final brief from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/283/. @maxwellsu.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Free and subsidized food programs are complex, expensive, and ineffective for older adults. Our experts break down the key limitations of community-based food programs for #olderadults in the final brief from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/283/. @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Lerner Affiliate, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern recently appeared on the Human Restoration Project's podcast with her co-author, Teresa Mares, to discuss their book, "Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain."
Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/Y5tYVqP @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/Y5tYVqP @maxwellsu.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Lerner Affiliate, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern recently appeared on the Human Restoration Project's podcast with her co-author, Teresa Mares, to discuss their book, "Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain."
Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/Y5tYVqP @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/Y5tYVqP @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Did you know that only 55% of eligible older adults participate in SNAP? Learn how administrative burdens and state variation make #SNAP difficult for #olderadults to access in the latest brief from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/282/. @maxwellsu.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Did you know that only 55% of eligible older adults participate in SNAP? Learn how administrative burdens and state variation make #SNAP difficult for #olderadults to access in the latest brief from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/282/. @maxwellsu.bsky.social
Poor health, lack of access to healthy food & transportation challenges make it harder for older adults to obtain and consume healthy food. Learn how nonfinancial factors shape #olderadult #foodinsecurity in brief 4 of 6 from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/281/
September 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Poor health, lack of access to healthy food & transportation challenges make it harder for older adults to obtain and consume healthy food. Learn how nonfinancial factors shape #olderadult #foodinsecurity in brief 4 of 6 from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/281/
Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number could reach 13 million by 2050.
The Lerner Center supports research, education, and programs that promote brain health and healthy aging. #WorldAlzheimersDay #ENDALZ @alzassociation.bsky.social
The Lerner Center supports research, education, and programs that promote brain health and healthy aging. #WorldAlzheimersDay #ENDALZ @alzassociation.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number could reach 13 million by 2050.
The Lerner Center supports research, education, and programs that promote brain health and healthy aging. #WorldAlzheimersDay #ENDALZ @alzassociation.bsky.social
The Lerner Center supports research, education, and programs that promote brain health and healthy aging. #WorldAlzheimersDay #ENDALZ @alzassociation.bsky.social
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July 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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The Lerner Center is excited to welcome Sara Vasilenko to the center as a Research Affiliate! Dr. Vasilenko’s research focuses on adolescence and young adult health and well-being, with a focus on sexual behavior. To learn more about her research, visit: falk.syr.edu/people/vasil...
June 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The Lerner Center is excited to welcome Sara Vasilenko to the center as a Research Affiliate! Dr. Vasilenko’s research focuses on adolescence and young adult health and well-being, with a focus on sexual behavior. To learn more about her research, visit: falk.syr.edu/people/vasil...
Gabriel "Joey" Merrin, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science, has joined the Lerner Center as a Research Affiliate. 🎉 Welcome!
June 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Gabriel "Joey" Merrin, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science, has joined the Lerner Center as a Research Affiliate. 🎉 Welcome!
David Larsen has joined the Lerner Center as a Research Affiliate! 🎉 Welcome!
June 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
David Larsen has joined the Lerner Center as a Research Affiliate! 🎉 Welcome!
In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting briefs from our Population Health Research Brief Series that examine the challenges impacting #mentalhealth and the policy solutions that can make a difference.
To view our briefs, visit surface.syr.edu/lerner.
To view our briefs, visit surface.syr.edu/lerner.
May 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting briefs from our Population Health Research Brief Series that examine the challenges impacting #mentalhealth and the policy solutions that can make a difference.
To view our briefs, visit surface.syr.edu/lerner.
To view our briefs, visit surface.syr.edu/lerner.
We are excited to welcome Rebekah Lewis to the Lerner Center as our new Director! Lewis is a senior-level program evaluation specialist with more than 15 years of experience in health and higher education settings. She will oversee the center’s public health promotion activities and programs.
April 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We are excited to welcome Rebekah Lewis to the Lerner Center as our new Director! Lewis is a senior-level program evaluation specialist with more than 15 years of experience in health and higher education settings. She will oversee the center’s public health promotion activities and programs.
Feeling the pressure as the semester wraps up? Get 10 days of free stress relief tips designed to help students stay calm, focused, and prepared for the final weeks of the semester. Sign up 👉 buff.ly/iFiYCaD
#DeStressForSuccess #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters
#DeStressForSuccess #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters
April 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Feeling the pressure as the semester wraps up? Get 10 days of free stress relief tips designed to help students stay calm, focused, and prepared for the final weeks of the semester. Sign up 👉 buff.ly/iFiYCaD
#DeStressForSuccess #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters
#DeStressForSuccess #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters
You don’t have to be a policymaker or public health expert to make a difference. Advocacy is about consistent, collective action. Whether you're volunteering, voting, or making a call to your representative, you’re helping build a healthier future for everyone. #NPHW
April 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
You don’t have to be a policymaker or public health expert to make a difference. Advocacy is about consistent, collective action. Whether you're volunteering, voting, or making a call to your representative, you’re helping build a healthier future for everyone. #NPHW
Did you know that traffic fatalities increase 5.8% on days when the local pollen count is particularly high? From extended allergy seasons to extreme weather and worsening air quality, climate change directly affects our well-being. Learn more: surface.syr.edu/lerner/264/ #nationalpublichealthweek
April 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Did you know that traffic fatalities increase 5.8% on days when the local pollen count is particularly high? From extended allergy seasons to extreme weather and worsening air quality, climate change directly affects our well-being. Learn more: surface.syr.edu/lerner/264/ #nationalpublichealthweek
The Social Impact Pitch Competition is in one week! We are excited to spotlight Teams Eljo Alto: Rest Assured and Mentally Mindful.
To see the teams pitch their projects, join us Thursday, April 3 from 12:00-3:00pm in Bird Library Room 114!
#SocialImpact #PublicHealth
To see the teams pitch their projects, join us Thursday, April 3 from 12:00-3:00pm in Bird Library Room 114!
#SocialImpact #PublicHealth
March 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Social Impact Pitch Competition is in one week! We are excited to spotlight Teams Eljo Alto: Rest Assured and Mentally Mindful.
To see the teams pitch their projects, join us Thursday, April 3 from 12:00-3:00pm in Bird Library Room 114!
#SocialImpact #PublicHealth
To see the teams pitch their projects, join us Thursday, April 3 from 12:00-3:00pm in Bird Library Room 114!
#SocialImpact #PublicHealth
"What's stopping people from getting the help that they need, and can we make this a little bit easier?"
In the latest episode of Pathways to Discovery, learn more about Leonard Lopoo's research on reducing barriers for low-income families and veterans: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w1G...
In the latest episode of Pathways to Discovery, learn more about Leonard Lopoo's research on reducing barriers for low-income families and veterans: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w1G...
March 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"What's stopping people from getting the help that they need, and can we make this a little bit easier?"
In the latest episode of Pathways to Discovery, learn more about Leonard Lopoo's research on reducing barriers for low-income families and veterans: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w1G...
In the latest episode of Pathways to Discovery, learn more about Leonard Lopoo's research on reducing barriers for low-income families and veterans: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w1G...
We are excited to announce that the SU Lerner Center is now the new home of Healthy Monday!
Follow @healthymonday.bsky.social and visit HealthyMonday.com for evidence-based health tips, movement motivation, and stress-relief strategies all in one place!
Follow @healthymonday.bsky.social and visit HealthyMonday.com for evidence-based health tips, movement motivation, and stress-relief strategies all in one place!
March 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We are excited to announce that the SU Lerner Center is now the new home of Healthy Monday!
Follow @healthymonday.bsky.social and visit HealthyMonday.com for evidence-based health tips, movement motivation, and stress-relief strategies all in one place!
Follow @healthymonday.bsky.social and visit HealthyMonday.com for evidence-based health tips, movement motivation, and stress-relief strategies all in one place!
Join us on April 3rd for the Paul Volcker Lecture in Behavioral Economics, with guest speaker, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt. Dr. Eberhardt will present, "Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do." To learn more or RSVP, visit: www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/cen...
March 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Join us on April 3rd for the Paul Volcker Lecture in Behavioral Economics, with guest speaker, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt. Dr. Eberhardt will present, "Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do." To learn more or RSVP, visit: www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/cen...
How can marketing play a role in college students’ dietary choices? Research shows that healthy food marketing materials are associated with an increase in healthy food purchases among college students. Learn more: buff.ly/Pg0OInD. #NationalNutritionMonth
March 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
How can marketing play a role in college students’ dietary choices? Research shows that healthy food marketing materials are associated with an increase in healthy food purchases among college students. Learn more: buff.ly/Pg0OInD. #NationalNutritionMonth
Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the Lerner Center! We are proud to have more than 20 women affiliates, staff, and interns working toward improving population health. Check out some of their work by visiting our Population Health Research Brief Series: surface.syr.edu/lerner/
March 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the Lerner Center! We are proud to have more than 20 women affiliates, staff, and interns working toward improving population health. Check out some of their work by visiting our Population Health Research Brief Series: surface.syr.edu/lerner/
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US? In honor of #AmericanHeartMonth, we are spotlighting several of our briefs that examine the social, spatial, and structural factors impacting cardiovascular health. To view our briefs, visit surface.syr.edu/lerner. #HeartMonth
February 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US? In honor of #AmericanHeartMonth, we are spotlighting several of our briefs that examine the social, spatial, and structural factors impacting cardiovascular health. To view our briefs, visit surface.syr.edu/lerner. #HeartMonth
Lerner Affiliate, Rebecca Ortiz co-edited a new book titled, "Teens, Sex, and Media Effects: Understanding Media's Influence on Adolescent Sexuality, Sexual Health, and Advocacy". Learn more here: www.sexandmedia.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Lerner Affiliate, Rebecca Ortiz co-edited a new book titled, "Teens, Sex, and Media Effects: Understanding Media's Influence on Adolescent Sexuality, Sexual Health, and Advocacy". Learn more here: www.sexandmedia.com
It is with heartfelt gratitude that we say goodbye to Lerner Director, Alexandra Punch, as she embarks on her new role at Indivior as Access Director, Community Supervision, Criminal Justice Systems. We are so grateful for everything Alex has done for the Center and wish her all the best!
January 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It is with heartfelt gratitude that we say goodbye to Lerner Director, Alexandra Punch, as she embarks on her new role at Indivior as Access Director, Community Supervision, Criminal Justice Systems. We are so grateful for everything Alex has done for the Center and wish her all the best!
The Lerner Center is excited to introduce our new Population Health Intern, Eniola Festus! Eniola is a senior studying Public Health with a concentration in Healthcare Management and also majoring in Environment, Sustainability, and Policy. Welcome, Eniola!
January 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Lerner Center is excited to introduce our new Population Health Intern, Eniola Festus! Eniola is a senior studying Public Health with a concentration in Healthcare Management and also majoring in Environment, Sustainability, and Policy. Welcome, Eniola!