Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson discusses how public policies, like complete streets, can help support community prevention and public health.
By implementing an electronic benefits transaction (EBT) machine at the farmers' market, individuals from Colorado
In California, the West Modesto King Kennedy Neighborhood Collaborative has facilitated a partnership between Heifer International and Project UpLift, an after-school mentoring program.
Through funding from the Federal Office on Violence against Women, the Idaho Coalition against Sexual & Domestic Violence has engaged the public health community--birthing hospitals, pediatricians, OB/GYN, nurses--in the "Four out of Five Babies Go Home to a Safe, Loving Family. Let's Help Number Five" statewide prevention campaign.
The Double Up Food Bucks Project encourages low income consumers to use their federal food assistance benefits to purchase fresh produce at farmers markets in Detroit and across the State of Michigan, as well as at participating gas stations, convenience stores, and other participating outlets in Detroit.
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
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