In Colorado, Healthy Lifestyle La Plata (HLLP) has focused on building partnerships with elected officials and engaging community members and partner organizations to implement strategies.

Fort Collins, Colorado, is building upon the friendly competitiveness within its business community. Companies were willing to invest in the health of employees so LiveWell Fort Collins staff have focused on education and technical assistance to increase the number of businesses providing worksite wellness strategies.

Communities in California have found that the key to successful community change that improves health equity is ensuring that community residents

Communities in California have found that the key to successful community change that improves health equity is ensuring that community residents

To increase access to healthy foods in low-income neighborhoods, the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support (MDHFS) is working with 10 convenience stores to improve the availability, affordability and quality of fresh produce and healthy foods for residents.

The San Antonio Healthy Restaurants Coalition debuted the ¡Por Vida! Program, a menu labeling and recognition program for food service establishments that offer healthy menu items.

In the summer of 2010, the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support (MDHFS) successfully worked with two farmers markets to help them set up a system to accept EBT cards (also known as

In Philadelphia, nearly 500 corner stores have been recruited into the Healthy Corner Store Initiative; some local businesses have received resources for equipment upgrades, shelving and refrigeration to sell produce, low-fat dairy products, and lean meats.

WeTHRIVE! is a collaborative movement focused on changing social norms by creating policy, systems and environmental changes, with the ultimate goal of promoting healthy eating and physical activity in Hamilton County.

In 2009, changes to the WIC food package were implemented to bring it in to line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The changes were designed to promote healthier food choices among WIC participants in order to improve birth outcomes, promote healthy child development, and prevent child obesity.