Past Special Projects

MVOV2002 The Dyson Foundation commissioned this regional survey from the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion to begin a dialogue on the issues that needed to be addressed in both the short and long-term. This study showed the community's most pressing needs, in particular providing affordable health care and quality public education.

You can download the original findings in PDF form here.

Dyson Foundation

The Community Pediatrics Training Initiative was established to develop pediatric residency  programs to train pediatricians who have greater skills and interest in community-based medicine, advocacy, and who are better able to improve the health of children in their communities. For more information, visit the CPTI website.