Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s a slice of turkey trivia: Did you know that just six states produce 67% of all turkeys in the United States? Check out more fun Thanksgiving facts from U.S. Census Bureau to impress your dinner guests! https://ow.ly/HqI350UcXlb
Westat
Research Services
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Improving Lives Through Research
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Westat offers innovative professional services to help clients improve outcomes in health, education, social policy, and transportation. We are dedicated to improving lives through research. Expertise • Data Collection & Management • Clinical Trials • Statistical Research & Survey Methods • Evaluation • Communications & Social Marketing Staff and Locations Westat’s staff of more than 2,000 are located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Additional staff are located at Westat’s data collection survey processing facilities, at our Telephone Research Center facilities, and throughout our nationwide field operations. Westat also maintains research offices near our clients in Atlanta, Georgia; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Houston, Texas; and San Antonio, Texas. We have international offices in Liberia, Costa Rica; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Bangkok, Thailand. Westat is committed to providing accessible media on LinkedIn. Should you experience difficulties with any posted media, please send us a message at Section508Coordinator@westat.com. An alternative format will be provided upon request.
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- Rockville, MD
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- 1963
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- Custom Research, Survey and Analytical Methods, Program Evaluation, Computer Systems Technology, Communications, Biomedical Science, and Clinical Trials
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How do varying disability measurement approaches affect policy? Recent Health Affairs published research co-authored by Westat's David Wittenburg and colleagues examines survey data collection methods to help policymakers better identify and support the disability community. Read more: https://ow.ly/OE7W50Ug8jl
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People around the country will be travelling for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, ready to celebrate with friends, family, and turkey. If you’ll be on the road make sure to #BuckleUp for a safe journey! #BuckleUpEveryTripEveryTime
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How is data transforming nursing home care post-COVID? In a Q&A interview, Laurie Coots Daras, PhD, shares how the pandemic reshaped Westat's data analytics approach and which methods proved most effective for quality improvement in nursing homes. Read the full interview: https://ow.ly/3E3w50UcWKR
Timely Data-Driven Solutions for Nursing Homes - Westat
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Westat is excited to welcome Elizabeth Mannshardt, PhD, who is our new Vice President and Director of Statistics and Data Science. Elizabeth brings over 20 years of experience as a statistician and data scientist in government, academia, and industry to Westat, where she will help drive our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, data-driven solutions. https://ow.ly/yg1c50Uffhf
Elizabeth Mannshardt Joins Westat as VP and Director, Statistics and Data Science - Westat
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Planning your Thanksgiving feast? Keep food safety on the menu! Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has essential tips for storing, thawing, and cooking your turkey safely to make sure the only thing memorable about your holiday meal is the delicious taste. https://ow.ly/kAQY50UcX6Z
Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely
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We had a great time meeting and networking with our public health colleagues at #APHA2024! Our experts presented on maternal health, child nutrition, and more, and supported the NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL)'s presence at APHA. Couldn't make it? Get the highlights directly from our experts on what our presence offered attendees. https://ow.ly/ruZf50UbbJJ
Public Health in Action: Westat APHA 2024 Highlights - Westat
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How can public and private funders overcome barriers to create more equitable grant opportunities? A recent Westat report, included in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Chief Evaluation Office newsletter offers practical strategies for promoting equity in grantmaking, equipping policymakers and practitioners with actionable insights. https://ow.ly/yKqy50U2xmn
DOL Spotlights Westat Research in Evidence Insider - Westat
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Join Westat's Food and Nutrition experts at the 2024 National WIC Association's Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Conference in Baltimore (Nov 19-21)! As WIC celebrates 50 years of service, our experts will present on the latest in nutrition education and breastfeeding support research. This year's theme, "Nourishing Generations," looks ahead to WIC's next 50 years of supporting families nationwide. https://ow.ly/jpas50U6z87
2024 WIC Conference: Advancing Nutrition Education - Westat