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Karas Montez comments on Cuomo's reproductive rights proposal in DO

Jennifer Karas Montez, assistant professor of sociology, was quoted in The Daily Orange article, "Male politicians should follow the example of New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and defend women’s reproductive rights." "This policy position that he’s taking is probably the most beneficial and most exciting, in terms of actually improving population health, that I have heard proposed in a very, very long time,” said Karas Montez. 02/10/17
February 10, 2017

Karas Montez comments on declining US life expectancy in Associated Press

Jennifer Karas Montez, Gerald B. Cramer Faculty Scholar of Aging Studies, was quoted in the Associated Press article, " US life expectancy falls, as many kinds of death increase." According to Karas Montez, "The troubling trends are most pronounced for the people who are the most disadvantaged.
December 8, 2016

Take Back the Streets Campaign

The Lerner Center, in collaboration with partners, led a series of community meetings to better understand the community's perspectives on health.
November 30, 2016

Meet Summer at Skiddy Staff

It was a positive summer at Skiddy Park for many families and children. Learn more about the Summer at Skiddy Staff from 2016, who made it a summer to remember.      
August 24, 2016

Bringing Sports Back to Skiddy

The SU Lerner Center was one of many partners to bring a youth softball league back to Skiddy Park. The month long league culminated in the championship game on Saturday, August 6, 2016.
August 8, 2016

Lerner Center Celebrates 5th Anniversary

“We’re enormously proud of all that the Lerner Center has accomplished in its first five years,” said David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School, about the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion's fifth year anniversary. 

August 2, 2016

Summer at Skiddy Park

Despite recent challenges, Skiddy Park is thriving with positive activities this summer.

July 27, 2016

Nojaim Bros Supermarket Launches Consumer-Friendly NuVal Nutritional Scoring System

We know how difficult it is to make healthier choices amidst confusing messages. The NuVal system is a simple way for folks to navigate the grocery store,” said Paul Nojaim, owner and president of Nojaim Bros, who is working in collaboration with the Lerner Center.

February 8, 2016

Healthy Monday Walktober 2015 A Success!

Walktober 2015 was sponsored in partnership with Healthy Monday Syracuse, the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative and SU Department of Recreation Services. Participants from Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate, SUNY ESF and the VA Hospital walked their way to better health, covering 63,953 miles in 31 days.

November 15, 2015

Skiddy Park Box Soccer Court Unveiling

The Lerner Center and partners unveiled a renovated box soccer court at Skiddy Park. The unveiling included a soccer demonstration by the University's women's soccer team and a visit from Otto.
August 15, 2015

Cynthia Morrow Inaugural Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion

Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow, professor of practice in Maxwell’s Department of Public Administration and International Affairs, has been appointed as the Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion. As Lerner Chair, Morrow will teach public health at the graduate level. She will also be involved in community projects sponsored by the Lerner Center.

August 15, 2015

Lerner Center Receives NYS Health Foundation Healthy Neighborhood Initiative Grant

 The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth), in strategic partnership with the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion at The Maxwell School, has selected six communities across New York State for grant awards totaling $2 million to help them become healthier, more active places where residents of all ages can thrive.

January 1, 2015

Sid Lerner 2013 Arents Award Recipient

The George Arents award is Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor. Sid Lerner '53 was recognized with this award for his work in wellness, advertising and philanthropy.

October 31, 2013

Maxwell Perspective: Smarter, Healthier Way to Go

Maxwell’s new research center was founded by Syracuse University alumnus, ad man, and later-life fitness enthusiast Sid Lerner, who views good health as a product of good policy, enhanced with good PR.

July 7, 2012

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