Karen Crow
Health Promotion and Social Marketing Specialist
Karen specializes in developing evidence-based programs that empower people to make healthy choices
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Key Topics in Health Promotion
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Access services for survivors and support efforts to find a cure for cancer
American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen For the Cure, CureSearch For Children's Cancer, Moffitt Cancer Center, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, The Wellness Community
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Reduce risk of birth defects
Grain Foods Foundation, March of Dimes
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Prevent transmission of HPV virus
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
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Discourage risk-taking behaviors among youth by promoting the connection between drug use and transmission of HIV
National Institute for Drug Abuse
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Teach children how to stay safe in a lightning storm
Lightning Protection Institute, National Weather Service
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Increase the number of ethnic minorities on the bone marrow registry
National Marrow Donor Program
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Know the warning signs of cardiac arrest
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association
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Improve nutrition, hygiene, water quality and sanitation to reduce rate of malnutrition
Peace Corps Peru
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Reduce teen pregnancy rate and promote life skills for adolescents
Peace Corps Peru
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Use of participatory ergonomics to reduce worker injuries
University of Washington, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
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Eat healthy, increase exercise, and lose weight
America on the Move, Obesity Action Coalition, Wild Blueberries Association, WomenHeart
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Reduce incidents of poisonings among children
American Association of Poison Control Centers
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Stop texting and driving
American Traffic Safety Services Association
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Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Action Group
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Reduce risk of pulmonary embolism
Coalition to Prevent DVT
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Promote safeguards for pools to prevent drownings
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Encourage parents to talk with their children about waiting to initiate sexual activity
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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Encourage pet ownership for maintaining positive mental health
American Pet Products Association
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Choose the right pet breed
American Kennel Club
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Encourage use of mental health support services
National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Protecting the water quality of the Great Lakes is a collective responsibility
Alliance for Great Lakes
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Promote recycling
Aluminum Association, Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
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Stop the spread of citrus greening disease
California Citrus Research Board
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Increase utilization of low-cost auto insurance
California Department of Insurance
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Get regular eye check-ups to detect common eye diseases
Prevent Blindness America