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February 2005

State Governments Honor EDC for Public Health Initiatives

Maine and Massachusetts recognize projects focused on suicide prevention and high-risk drinking

Lloyd Potter of EDC’s Health and Human Development Programs (HHD), was honored for his work with the National Suicide Prevention Resource Center, for his efforts to increase awareness and understanding of suicide. Potter was one of three awardees receiving recognition at a February 4th ceremony at the Massachusetts statehouse. Read more about the award at: http://hhd.org/hhdnews/hhdstories/fs_02_2005b.asp

HHD's Laurie Davidson is a recipient of the “Partners in Prevention” award from the state of Maine for her work to address high-risk drinking on college and university campuses. Davidson, is being recognized for her work with the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention. Read more about the “Partners in Prevention” award at:
http://www.edc.org/hec/press-releases/050204.html

 

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