WELCOME TO THE
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION LAB
The Community Health Promotion lab is located in the department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston. We draw from a deep and talented faculty pool that spans nutrition, sports research, biomechanics, community health and interventions, physiology and education.
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CHP Lab at UH
WHAT WE DO
The CHP lab aims to be powerful force for change, blending research and academic rigor with real-world application. Our areas of focus include:Community Health Research
We study community health, disease prevention and effects of policies on community health.
Evidence-based interventions
The lab doesn't just create programs; it rigorously evaluates them to ensure they're effective. We design school and community interventions based on sports, nutrition and disease prevention.
Training and mentorship
The lab serves as a training ground for the next generation of public health professionals, providing students with hands-on experience in research, program planning, and community outreach.
Targeted populations
We focus on addressing health disparities in underserved or vulnerable populations, such as low-income communities, children and older adults. Some of our current research focuses on toddlers.
Policy and advocacy
Research findings from the lab can inform public health policy, leading to systemic changes that improve health on a broader scale.
Partnerships
The lab collaborates with a wide range of organizations, including local health departments, schools, non-profits, private companies and sport organizations.
Tiny Steps to Health Project
Key points about the Tiny Steps to Health Project:The purpose of this study is to test various ways to help toddlers develop healthy eating and activity behaviors. Parents and toddlers, who participate in this research will be randomly assigned to either
1) continue their lifestyle behaviors for 10-weeks and then receive a health club membership for 1-month,
2) attend a health promotion playgroup together for 10 weeks, or
3) to attend an educational class for parents while toddlers are in childcare for 10-weeks. Physical measures of toddlers (height, weight, dietary intake, activity) will be collected.
MEET OUR FACULTY
Research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students
Would you like to be part of the research carried out at the CHP Lab? Contact any of our faculty today for current and upcoming research opportunities.