Learn more about childhood obesity prevention in rural communities from this toolkit. The toolkit provides resources and best practices for introducing environmental and systems changes in each one of the following areas: Early Care & Education Schools Out-of-School Time Other Community Initiatives Health Care Access the Childhood Obesity Prevention Strategies in Rural Communities toolkit here. ...
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According to New York State law, elementary schools are required to provide students with at least 120 minutes of PE every week. In order to help schools meet this requirement, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) developed the Move-to-Improve classroom curriculum . Teachers who are interested in bringing Move-to-Improve (MTI) to their classroom can expect to receive: A 3-hour professional development workshop; An activity guide (for K-3 or 4-5th grade) that integrates MTI concepts with Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) A music CD; and A stipend for participating. Schools with at least an 85% participation rate will receive a free equipment kit and recognition as a Move-to-Improve ...
Read MoreLaredo native Jennifer Garcia-Davalos grew up on the Texas-Mexico border, where the mostly Latino population suffers high rates of obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers. She has always wanted to help reduce those disparities. That’s why Garcia-Davalos, an aspiring physician and a master’s-degree student in public health at The UT School of Public Health, interned at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Over the past year, she helped the IHPR conduct research, mobilize community outreach, and inform, educate, and empower health in Latino communities. “My internship at the IHPR gave me tools needed to succeed in my graduate studies and my future plans in the health and medical fields,” Garcia-Davalos said. “As a ...
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What started as a pop-up cafe at a farmers' market is on the road to becoming a veggie-inspired kitchen-on-wheels. Stephanie Hoban is a chef, registered dietitian, and owner of Ripe Cuisine, a healthy, locally sourced and seasonally-inspired food company in Houston, Texas. After a year selling delicious dishes like cornmeal crusted avocado tacos and roasted corn and tomato salad to customers at a farmers' market in Houston, Hoban wants to take her business to the streets. "A food truck is the next best step for me and the best way for Ripe to expand and continue to serve the greater Houston-area with healthy, plant-based cuisine," said Hoban. She is currently raising money through a Kickstarter campaign to cover kitchen equipment and licensing fees and ...
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School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs) are made up of parents, educators and community partners who are interested in improving the health of children attending a particular school district. SHACs are responsible for bringing policies and programs to support the health of students. To learn more about SHACs checkout some of the links below: What is a SHAC? Texas School Health Advisory Committee - Resources Arizona Department of Health Services Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Program AISD's SHAC ...
Read MoreSalud America! presented on Active Spaces for Latino Kids: Policy and Practice Implications, at the March 2014 Active Living Research Conference in San Diego, CA. To access slides from this Powerpoint presentation, click ...
Read MoreSalud America! presented on What Works Best to Increase Active Play for Latino Kids, at the March 2014 Active Living Research Conference in San Diego, CA. To access slides from this Powerpoint presentation, click ...
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Elementary schools from the Pasadena Unified School District have partnered with non-profit Catz SOLE to improve physical education and physical activity offerings at several elementary schools according to a Pasadena Now News article. Beginning in the Fall of 2014, schools will bring the new program to schools across the district. In order to get kids and parents excited about the new program Catz SOLE organized a Family Fun Field Day on June 8th, 2014. Those who attended had the chance to participate in relay races, an obstacle course, tug-of-war, and sack races. Read more about this ...
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Latino children will soon have access to a new sports field thanks to a shared use agreement that was signed by the City of Pasadena (33.7% Latino) and the Pasadena Unified School District on Jun 18th, 2014. The new sports field, which will be open to the community during after school hours, is located at John Muir High School. According to a Pasadena Now news article, the city had originally planned to build a sports complex at Hahamongna Watershed Park, but instead requested state permission to use the $1.5 million grant towards improving the Muir Sports Field. The funds will be used towards soccer goals, bleachers, landscape improvements, water fountains, restroom facilities, and outdoor lighting for evening use. Construction for the project is slated to begin in April ...
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