Child obesity is a worldwide public health concern. In America, children from rural areas have greater odds of obesity in comparison to those from urban areas. Community-engaged research is important for all communities, particularly under-represented communities. This paper reports the results of a scoping review investigating community-engaged research in obesity prevention programs tested with school-aged children in rural America. A literature search of Medline Ovid was conducted to identify interventions reporting the results of obesity prevention interventions that promoted a healthy diet or physical activity (PA) behaviors to school-age children in rural communities of the United States (US). After title and abstract review, potentially relevant citations were further examined by assessing the full text. Each stage of review was conducted by two independent reviewers. Twelve studies met the inclusionary criteria and are included in this review. Most of the studies focused on elementary school participants (n = 7) and improving both diet and PA (n = 9). Out of the twelve studies, only five included the target audience in intervention development or implementation. The most popular type of community engagement was community participation (n = 4). This review revealed that community-engaged research is under-utilized in obesity prevention interventions tested with school-aged children in rural US communities.

The Texas Medical Center Library in Houston, Texas, established a worksite wellness program using strategies from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region’s training course on cultivating workplace wellness. A committee guides the program with support from library leadership. Space in the building is designated as a wellness room and furnished with donated equipment. Pay-as-you-go massage therapy and yoga classes are offered on site. Donations and fundraising initiatives provide support for low-cost initiatives. The worksite wellness program was implemented without any institutional funding and contributes to the creation of a healthy workplace culture.

To evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric signs and symptoms and describe psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological interventions among children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). PRISMA guidelines were followed, and the study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024588284). Studies ( n = 1419) were identified across five databases. Eligible studies, identified by independent reviewers, included peer‐reviewed research on psychiatric comorbidities or interventions in children with OI. Data extraction included study design, population characteristics, mental health outcomes, and treatment effectiveness, with all studies assessed for quality and bias. Findings were synthesized to evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities and intervention effectiveness. Five articles met inclusion criteria after screening and full‐text review. Although the included studies varied in design and outcome measures, they reported elevated signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in children with OI, particularly those with severe phenotypes. Qualitative findings highlighted subclinical psychosocial burdens, including emotional distress and social isolation. No studies evaluated psychotherapeutic or psychopharmacological interventions. This systematic review provides the first comprehensive analysis of psychiatric comorbidities in children with OI, revealing a critical lack of research on psychiatric comorbidities in children with OI. These gaps highlight an urgent need for targeted mental health studies to inform screening and integrated care for this population.

The purpose of the F2F Connection project is to facilitate access to relevant electronic health information resources for families that have children with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities. The project is a collaborative effort involving the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library, Texas Woman's University, and Family to Family Network. Family to Family Network (F2FN) works with family, professionals, and friends of children with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to create communities where all children belong and excel. F2FN provides information and referral services, educational programs, and direct support to this community. In addition to local programming in the greater Houston, Texas area, F2FN operates a statewide training program developed for people who are committed to helping families of children with special needs. The F2F Connection project builds on existing strengths of its partners.