Science should work for people.
CHEW–NJPHI helps turn research, data, and proven strategies into practical action that improves health and well-being across New Jersey. We work with communities, healthcare partners, and public health leaders to make evidence easier to use, strengthen implementation, and build trust in science through transparency, inclusion, and real-world results. Through this strategic priority, we support the use of evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches, strengthen implementation in community and clinical settings, and promote more inclusive participation in research and clinical trials.
How We Advance This Work
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Make Evidence Practical
We identify evidence-based and evidence-informed practices related to the most common diseases and leading causes of death in New Jersey.
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Support Better Implementation
We support direct service providers in adapting and implementing these approaches to meet the needs of the populations they serve.
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Build Trust in Science
We promote transparency, inclusion, and community engagement so science is more understandable, more relevant, and more trusted.
Featured Initiatives
EBImpact - Turning evidence into action:
EBImpact helps identify evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions to improve health outcomes in community and clinical settings for the prevention and treatment of conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
CHEW supports partners in selecting proven approaches, adapting them for local use, strengthening implementation, and measuring what is working. This work helps reduce the distance between research and practice so communities can benefit more quickly from effective strategies.
Every Body Matters
Building trust and broadening participation:
Every Body Matters is designed to strengthen trust in science by promoting more inclusive and informed participation in research and clinical trials.
This initiative helps communities better understand the research process, addresses barriers and mistrust, and provides clear, user-friendly information about participation, protections, and potential benefits. It reflects CHEW’s commitment to ensuring that science is transparent, respectful, and inclusive.
What Success Looks Like
Through Trust in Science, CHEW works to:
- Increase the use of evidence-based approaches
- Strengthen implementation quality
- Improve understanding of how science informs action
- Support broader and more equitable participation in research
- Build stronger connections between communities, evidence, and decision-making
Why This Matters
When evidence is practical, implementation is strong, and communities are meaningfully included, science becomes a powerful tool for health equity.
Partner With Us
CHEW–NJPHI is committed to helping communities and organizations use evidence in ways that are practical, trusted, and impactful.
Whether you are a community-based organization, health system, public agency, researcher, or funder, we welcome opportunities to collaborate in advancing evidence-based action across New Jersey.
