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IPHI Hosts Webinar on Decreasing Life Expectancy

Posted on by Kady Pecorella

America’s Public Health Crisis: Declining Life Expectancy & its Systemic Causes

On February 25, 2019, the Institute for Public Health Innovation hosted a webinar examining declining life expectancy trends in the U.S.

In 2018, the CDC released data revealing that U.S. life expectancy declined for the third consecutive year. This is an unprecedented trend in modern society that cuts across demographics and multiple causes. This webinar provided a nuanced and in-depth look at the data on declining life expectancy across racial-ethnic groups from a wide range of conditions and provided recommendations for policymakers in addressing some of the systemic causes.

Dr. Steven H. Woolf provided insight from his recently published study that revealed midlife mortality rates in the U.S. have increased across all racial-ethnic populations from multiple causes, including organ diseases and “deaths of despair.” His discussion included an analysis of this historical progression that indicates midlife mortality rates among non-white populations equaled or even exceeded rates of white populations, offsetting years of progress in lowering mortality rates. He also provided policy levers to reverse this trend.

Dr. Brian D. Smedley spoke to the systemic factors contributing to these racial and ethnic inequities in mortality. His discussion focused on a prominent root cause, racial residential segregation and housing disparities. Dr. Smedley discussed the history of residential segregation, demonstrated its link to racial health inequities, and recommended potential place- and people-based policy interventions.

Access the audio recording of the webinar below: 

Life Expectancy Webinar Audio – m4A format

Life Expectancy Webinar Audio – WMA format

Click below to access the slides used in the webinar:

IPHI Celebrates 19 Graduates of the CHW Core Skills Training

Posted on by Kady Pecorella

IPHI is excited to congratulate 19 Community Health Worker (CHW) Core Skills Training graduates facilitated from July through August in Richmond this summer. On August 29, 2018, community health workers from across Virginia completed a rigorous CHW training course that covered the foundations of health equity, public health knowledge, communication skills, care coordination, teaching & capacity building, health education and promotion, outreach strategies, advocacy, wellness, legal and ethical issues, and data collection and documentation. During this interactive and participatory class, students had the chance to learn more about these topics through guided discussions, group activities, and reflection on the health problems in their own communities. After finishing this course, each graduate was a step closer to getting the new CHW certification in Virginia.

Several CHWs spoke of how this training provided them with the skills needed to succeed as CHWs. Read their statements below.

Sean Reid: 

“My name is Sean Reid and I formally became a CHW because I truly believe that environmental and social factors can have a profound effect on an individual’s overall health. My role as a community health worker will be to bridge the gap between the population in which we serve, the health care system, and community resources. Being a community health worker means having the compassion, empathy, and capacity to relate and connect with individuals on a level which makes relationships organic. The training I’ve embarked on has been nothing less than amazing. I’ve been blessed with knowledge and understanding of various topics that prior to this training I was totally unaware and ignorant to. I’m now well equipped to perform my duties as a community health worker at an elite level.”

Greisy Fernandez Gil: 

“Being a Promotora de Salud and volunteering for different organizations that help the Spanish-speaking population living in Richmond and neighboring areas has allowed me to do outreach work and participate in several community events. While doing so, I could notice the needs a lot of people have and the fact that, even though there are many available resources, sometimes people just seem not to know where to go and look for help. That was, primarily, my motivation to become a CHW.

I find helping others very motivating and heartwarming. I believe it gives my life a deeper feeling of purpose and fulfillment. I also love learning and IPHI has offered me the opportunity, not only to do something I enjoy doing but to learn and grow as a professional. I am grateful for that.

In our training, I have met many CHWs and Outreach workers with a noticeable team-work spirit and enriching personal and professional experiences. For me, it has been a real joy to be a part of this process. Besides, the dedication our trainers put in all the work they do is very encouraging as well. I am so excited and willing to use all the skills I’ve learned so far, for the benefit of my clients.”

Celita Washington

“Growing up I have always found myself assisting others. In my early teens, I realized that it was something that I actually enjoyed doing! When you get to see the results and a smile on that person’s face is one of my greatest rewards. That’s when I realized that it was my calling to work with individuals and the community altogether to create, see and be a positive impact on other’s lives. I became a CHW because it gave me a chance to help people on a more professional level. The CHW training courses were nothing short of amazing and have allowed me to maximize on the amount of knowledge I have gained in addition to previous experiences to add to my current skill set. Having the opportunity to service the community and be one of the leading causes in change to see a rise in successful cases and positive growth within the health system in the years to come is what I seek to accomplish as a CHW. It’s of significant meaning to me to have become a CHW to help my clients hone in on addressing the social determinants and seek out healthier lifestyles for the greater good of each individual and humanity as a whole.”

Community Food Access: Reducing Food Insecurity and Obesity through the Healthy Montgomery Transforming Communities Initiative

Posted on by Julia Groenfeldt

Healthy Montgomery Webinar Series – 
Community Food Access: Reducing Food Insecurity and Obesity through the Healthy Montgomery Transforming Communities Initiative

Part 1: October 4th | Part 2: October 16th 

2:00 – 3:00 PM EST 

This two-part webinar highlights innovative efforts in Montgomery County, MD that are changing how we think about food insecurity and obesity.

Part 1: Hear about the multi-faceted approach of the Montgomery County Food Council and its partners to implement the Montgomery County Food Security Plan, including creating a Food Assistance Resource Directory, a comprehensive list of hunger relief resources, and emergency food providers in Montgomery County.

Part 2: Learn about the Primary Care Coalition’s work with a group of partners to implement a screening and referral process for food-insecure clients within safety-net healthcare clinics.

About the Series: Healthy Montgomery is Montgomery County, MD’s official community health improvement planning process. Our webinar series focuses on real-world examples demonstrating how a collective impact approach improves community health. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government, non-profit, hospital, and community partners. We aim to achieve optimal health and well-being for all Montgomery County residents. This series was created with support from the Healthy Montgomery Transforming Communities Initiative grant.

Part 1: Montgomery County Food Council – Best Practices Implementing the Food Security Plan 

Click Here to Watch a Recording of Part 1.

Download the Webinar Slides here. 

About the Webinar: 

The Montgomery County, MD Food Security Plan was created through the collaborative efforts of over 300 community stakeholders and outlines a 5-year data-driven strategy to reduce the 70,000+ County residents at risk for hunger by 22%. This webinar highlights key successful strategies of the Plan’s Year One implementation, offering examples of effective partnerships between local government, nonprofits, residents, and businesses that leverage local resources to: enhance data collection and analysis through community-based metrics; increase the capacity, efficiency, and connectivity of food assistance providers; create screening and referral pathways within and across sectors to improve access to benefits and other available resources; and more thoroughly understand the unique food access barriers of subpopulations at risk of food insecurity, such as college students and foreign-born residents.

Speakers:

Mark Hodge, Montgomery County DHHS

Vice-Chair, Steering Committee; Policy Committee

Mark is the Assistant Chief Operating Officer in the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). He has worked in various roles in MCDHHS for the past 17 years including Deputy Health Officer, School Health, Immunizations, Refugee Health, and TB before recently taking on this new role. Additionally, Mark is proud to have been on the Montgomery County Food Council for nearly 4 years and is overseeing the implementation of the Montgomery County Food Security Plan for DHHS in collaboration with the Food Council. In his spare time he likes to spend quality time with his kids, exercise, travel, and discuss politics with his husband who happens to be a State Senator.

Amanda Nesher

Food Security Programs Manager, Montgomery County Food Council

Amanda manages and coordinates the implementation of the Food Council’s Food Security Plan initiatives, which aim to build a Montgomery County in which all people have access to safe, sufficient, and nutritious food, with dignity. Amanda brings considerable experience in both the public and private sectors. Most recently, she worked as the Legislative Associate for anti-hunger nonprofit MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, where she advocated to protect and strengthen the federal nutrition safety net, with particular emphasis on the food security needs for veterans and military families. She previously worked as a corporate attorney at the offices of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP before relocating to Israel, where she worked as a Legal and Strategic Advisor for the Office of the Prime Minister. Amanda has an LL.M. from Columbia Law School in New York and a B.A. in Law from Cambridge University in England.

Thomas Tippett

Performance Analyst, Office of the County Executive, Montgomery County CountyStat

Thomas Tippett is a Performance Management and Data Analyst within the Offices of the County Executive of Montgomery County Maryland. He has been a member of the County’s Performance team for three years and has focused on supporting community development, housing programs, and the County Executive’s Food Security Strategy. Thomas has a background in Enterprise Resource Planning and Information Systems.

Jenna Umbriac

Director of Programs and Policy, Manna Food Center

Council Member, Montgomery County Food Council

Co-Chair, Montgomery County Food Council Food Recovery and Access Working Group

Jenna Umbriac is a registered dietitian and Director of Programs and Policies at Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg, MD. At Manna, Jenna directs the weekend food assistance program, Smart Sacks, community food education, and designs policies to ensure Manna is providing a safe and healthful food supplement.  She works to provide regionally produced and nutritious food to Manna’s participants through donor education and partnerships with local farms and farm markets. In addition to her work at Manna, Jenna serves on the Montgomery County Food Council and co-chairs the Council’s Food Recovery and Access working group. Jenna has a M.S. in nutrition from Bastyr University and a B.S. in biology from Loyola University Maryland.

Part 2: Food Is Medicine – Reducing Barriers to Accessing Healthy Food in Vulnerable Communities

Click Here to Watch a Recording of Part 2.

Download the Webinar Slides here. 

About the Webinar: 

The Primary Care Coalition and community partners share highlights from the “Food is Medicine” program – a systems approach to food security screening and referral between safety-net health care clinics and food and nutrition service providers. Webinar speakers include Ben Fulgencio-Turner, Director of Coverage and Connections at the Primary Care Coalition and Lucia Zegarra, Director of Health Programs at Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research.

Speakers:

Ben Fulgencio-Turner

Director of Coverage and Connections, The Primary Care Coalition

Ben Fulgencio-Turner is the Director of Coverage & Connections at the Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County (PCC). He develops and manages partnerships between health care providers, local government, and community organizations, aiming to address non-clinical determinants of health.

Mr. Fulgencio-Turner’s previous work and studies centered on health access and community engagement, including work at a safety-net clinic in Washington, DC and community organizing in New Orleans. He received a Masters in Public Policy with thesis work examining the impact of local policy changes on health access.

Lucia Zegarra

Director of Health Programs, Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research

Peruvian native, Lucia Zegarra, has been involved in community development projects from a very young age. From leading youth and environmental groups in Peru to developing and facilitating bilingual support groups for the homeless in DC, Lucia has become a strong advocate for peer support as a sustainable complement of formal health care services and prevention of disease.

After working as a quality control manager at a Microsoft call center in California, she arrived in the DC area to pursue her passion for science. Here, she obtained a B.S. in Biological Sciences at UMBC while working at the phylogenetics lab in the university. Hoping to make a difference in women’s lives, Lucia had become a certified domestic violence counselor in Los Angeles and later a certified breastfeeding counselor in DC, using the latter as a way to help minority populations achieve healthier lives. She is the recipient of a Hispanic Heritage Award sponsored by Governor Martin O’Malley’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs for being a “Leader on the Rise.”

About the Transforming Communities Initiative:

Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI) is an innovative, collaborative funding initiative established by Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Grant recipients, in collaboration with a community coalition(s), implement and support evidence-based and innovative policy, systems and environmental change strategies to reduce obesity, promote tobacco-free living and address social determinants. TCI leverages health system funding, community partnerships, local match dollars, capital loan dollars, and national technical assistance resources to improve community health. The Healthy Montgomery TCI is one of six grant recipients funded by Trinity Health across the country.

The Healthy Montgomery TCI is a collaborative partnership comprised of Holy Cross Health, the Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI), Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS), the Eat Well Be Active Partnership, and numerous other government and community partners. It is funded nationally by Trinity Health, one of the country’s largest healthcare systems. Funding is also provided by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, and the Healthcare Initiative Foundation.

For more information on the Healthy Montgomery TCI, please contact Senior Program Manager Evelyn Kelly at [email protected].

D.C. Outreach Workers’ Conference 2018

Posted on by Kady Pecorella

On July 24 and 25, 2018, IPHI, DCPCA, DC Health, and La Clinica del Pueblo worked together to organize the 1st Annual DC Outreach Workers’ Conference. The 2-day event brought CHWs, outreach workers, and stakeholders together to participate in workshops and get up-to-date information on the state of public health in DC.

The presentations and training topics included:

  • National CHW Policy
  • Health & Immigration
  • HIV in DC
  • Chronic Disease Self-Management
  • Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Care
  • The Opioid Epidemic & the Role for CHWs
  • Naloxone Training
  • CHW Sustainability: CHW Advocacy
  • Love, Sex, and Spirituality
  • The CHW Professional Association of DC

We look forward to connecting with CHWs monthly at our continuing education sessions and CHWPADC meeting and to working with other stakeholders to continue moving CHW sustainability forward in D.C.

Check out photos from the day: HERE.

TCI School Wellness Coordinator (Contractor)

Posted on by Julia Groenfeldt

TCI School Wellness Coordinator (Contractor)

Background:

IPHI is recruiting a contractor to serve as a part-time Healthy Montgomery Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI) Wellness Coordinator to support the development and implementation of school wellness councils in Montgomery County, Maryland. Trinity Health, one of the country’s largest health systems, awarded partners involved in the Healthy Montgomery community health improvement process funding to implement a range of public health strategies to reduce obesity and promote tobacco-free living, and address social determinants that impact health outcomes. The local collaborative includes Trinity Health member Holy Cross Health, the Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI), Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, and the Eat Well Be Active Partnership (EWBA) of Healthy Montgomery. Initially, strategies focused on policy, systems and environmental changes that offer long-term benefits for community health improvement and preventing chronic disease, with a specific focus on under-resourced and low-income communities in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Long Branch and Takoma Park. The strategies targeted vulnerable populations who are disproportionately impacted by health conditions related to poor diet, inactivity, tobacco use, and related social determinants, and who experience documented barriers to healthy living.

Nature of Work: The role of the School Wellness Coordinator is to provide technical assistance to Local School Wellness Councils (LSWCs) in order to ensure schools are aligned with the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Wellness Regulations. The School Wellness Coordinator will provide training and resources to Local School Wellness Council Champions and other LSWC members and partners to increase wellness council functionality. The School Wellness Coordinator will provide direct, hands-on assistance to schools as they write and implement their Wellness Action Plans and will monitor implementation and provide ongoing support to ensure sustainability. The Coordinator will also conduct outreach to schools to offer support, share tools, broker partner resources and will work with assigned schools on areas of interest for the schools and/or areas identified as needs by the Director of School Wellness.

Duration: This is a part-time, temporary position (18-20 hours a week), August 2018 through June 30, 2019.

Reports to: Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) staff and MCPS Director, Student Wellness Initiatives

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Coordinator will receive guidance and direction from MCPS and IPHI in carrying out the following:

  • Provide remote or in-person technical assistance to schools as directed and in coordination with the MCPS Director of Student Wellness Initiatives.
  • Support the development of a toolkit.
  • Prepare, organize and manage a mini-grant process.
  • Coordinate communication about overall program, resources, and available support via monthly newsletters to schools and relevant partners.
  • Assist with event planning to enhance roll-out of district-wide wellness support.
  • Participate in weekly check-in calls with MCPS Director of Student Wellness Initiatives (or other designated MCPS staff) and IPHI staff.
  • Conduct relevant trainings for LSWC Champions as needed.
  • Assist with tracking the implementation and accomplishments of LSWCs across MCPS.
  • Organize and prepare reporting requirements for various funders, including monthly and annual reports.
  • Other duties related to this position as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A college or advanced degree and at least five years of work experience (paid or volunteer), with two years of experience in a related field(s) such as nutrition or food systems, physical activity, healthy living and wellness, community organizing, public health, or nursing. Preference for individuals with work experience in a school setting. References required and a background check.

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Experience in developing and conducting trainings and provide technical assistance and/or coaching individuals or small groups.
  • Excellent relationship building, written communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Experience working with diverse communities.
  • Ability to collaborate with and build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated professional and political aptitude.
  • Strong-problem-solving skills with an ability to think creatively, reflect, and share knowledge.
  • Knowledge and experience collecting and managing social media, Google docs).
  • Bi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION:  Hourly rate is $32.00. This is an 18-20 hour per week commitment, with some flexibility based on meeting attendance, trainings, and travel. The work will occur primarily during school hours and after school and may require occasional evening and weekend meetings. The scheduling of work hours is flexible. IPHI will also offer reimbursement for local travel to and from work activities. This is a 11-month contract position, beginning August 1, 2018. As a contract position, this position does not include fringe benefits.

JOB LOCATION: The Contractor/Coordinator will be assigned office space as well as a computer and other supplies at an MCPS location.

TRAVEL: Local travel throughout Montgomery County is required for this part-time contractor position.

The Institute for Public Health Innovation values a diverse, respectful, and collaborative work environment. We establish and maintain trustful relationships with all staff, contractors, funders, partners, and communities. We believe that hard work, a focus on quality, and a passion for the public’s health are required to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. IPHI looks to all staff and contractors to contribute to the effective implementation of programmatic activities.

BENEFITS

None

LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

None

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

Professional

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

4-year degree

HOW TO APPLY

http://www.institutephi.org

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. IPHI will not accept resumes without cover letters. Please place “Wellness Coordinator Contractor” in the subject line of the email when applying. Applications will be accepted through July 24th, 2018. No phone calls, please. Due to the large number of applicants expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.

IPHI Receives Capacity Building Grant from the Healthcare Initiative Foundation

Posted on by Julia Groenfeldt

IPHI is one of 15 recipients of the Healthcare Initiative Foundations FY18 Capacity Building Grants. The award of $25,000 will support the implementation of Local School Wellness Councils (LSWCs) in public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. IPHI is currently working with Montgomery County Public Schools through the Healthy Montgomery Transforming Communities Initiative to implement LSWCs in 15 initial pilot schools within the County. Next year, with the help of the HIF grant award, IPHI and MSPS will work to expand LSWCs to many more schools.

For more information read the Healthcare Initiative Foundation’s Press Release here.

Why Equity Matters: Creating Healthy Communities

Posted on by Julia Groenfeldt

Thursday, April 26, 2018 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. EDT

Join the Institute for Public Health Innovation for a 1-hour webinar to explore health equity and why equity matters. The webinar will highlight data related to health equity in the Virginia, DC, and Maryland region. It will also provide an overview of the 1-day, in-person workshop that IPHI will conduct on May 31, 2018 that provides tools that professionals and grassroots leaders can use to promote improved health for all residents of their communities.

Learning Objectives: In our communities, there are groups who systematically experience higher rates of disease and mortality across many physical and mental health conditions. These inequities prevent individuals, families, and communities from enjoying long, productive lives and reaching their full potential.

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • explain key terms such as equity and population health;
  • recognize why equity matters in their work; and
  • describe how implementing an equity lens can help families and communities meet their full potential.

To register for this course, please click on the link below:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GnwspX4xQnyna1HA6Jn5TA

Consultant – Safe Routes to School GIS Map Designer Montgomery County, Maryland

Posted on by Julia Groenfeldt

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The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is seeking a part-time, temporary consultant to assist the Montgomery County Department of Transportations’ Traffic Engineering and Operations Division in developing a standard map template of walking areas around Montgomery County Public Schools. These activities will be conducted as part of the Healthy Montgomery Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI).

Background:

Background Trinity Health, one of the country’s largest health systems, awarded a multi-year grant to a partnership in Montgomery County, Maryland to implement a range of public health strategies that can reduce obesity, promote tobacco-free living, and address social determinants that impact health outcomes. The local collaborative includes Trinity Health member Holy Cross Health, the Institute for Public Health Innovation, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, and the Eat Well Be Active Partnership (EWBA), which is connected to the county’s local health improvement process, Healthy Montgomery. IPHI serves as the coordinating entity for the Healthy Montgomery TCI, which focuses on the communities of Gaithersburg, Germantown, Long Branch and Takoma Park.

Safe Routes to School is one of five strategies of the TCI. The overall goal of the Safe Routes to School strategy is to increase the number of students in Montgomery County who walk or bike to school. IPHI is supporting the Department of Transportation in their current efforts to conduct Safe Routes to School assessments in the County. IPHI is collaborating with the Department of Transportation efforts to: develop and promote user-friendly Safe Routes to School maps for schools, increase the number of Safe Routes to School bicycle and pedestrian educational and safety trainings in priority zip codes, and increase collaboration for sustainability between Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Transportation for future Safe Routes to School programming.

Scope of Work:

Over a 3-month period, the consultant will develop a standard map template of walking areas around Montgomery County Public Schools. Once the template is developed, it will be utilized to generate maps for all schools in the County. The maps will be used as part of the County’s Safe Routes to School program to inform students and families about walking and bicycling routes to/from school and can also identify areas that require improvements. The consultant will work with the Montgomery County Department of Transportations’ Traffic Engineering and Operations Division to complete the following tasks:

  • Create new shapefiles as well as manipulate and edit existing shapefiles.
  • Gather and map out additional infrastructure data when necessary;
  • Develop report with summary of findings and recommendations for next steps;

Qualifications:

This consultant position requires an experienced professional with the following qualifications:

  • Experience using ArcGIS, preferable version 10.0 or higher.
  • Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
  • Knowledge of Montgomery County, Maryland.

Compensation: The consultant will be compensated up to $25/hour for an estimated 100 hours of work based upon experience plus a stipend for mileage if applicable.

Job Location: Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. This position may require travel throughout Montgomery County, Maryland.

Estimated Timeframe: April 1 – June 30, 2018

How to Apply: Please submit the following: 1) resume; 2) cover letter outlining interest, and qualifications; and 3) a list of professional references related to this opportunity. Consultant bids should be submitted to Michelle Caruso, [email protected]. Please place “TCI GIS Map Designer” in the subject line of the email when applying. A PDF of the job description can be downloaded here.  Applications will be accepted into the position is filled.

 

The Institute for Public Health Innovation values a diverse, respectful, and collaborative work environment. We establish and maintain trustful relationships with all staff, contractors, funders, partners, and communities. We believe that hard work, a focus on quality, and a passion for the public’s health are required to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. IPHI looks to all staff and contractors to contribute to the effective implementation of programmatic activities.

Upcoming Event on October 20th – “A CANDIDate Conversation: Food, Farms, and the Future of Prince George’s”

Posted on by Julia Groenfeldt

EVENT

Title: “A CANDIDate Conversation: Food, Farms, and the Future of Prince George’s”
Date: Friday, October 20, 2017, from noon to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715, USA
Url: View event in Google Calendar

DESCRIPTION

Join the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council and partners during the afternoon of Friday, October 20th, for the annual Bowie State University Food Day Symposium, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living: Using Food to Fight Diabetes, as we discuss the importance of farms and food for our health, and how our County Council candidates plan to improve both!

Register for the full Food Day Symposium, Healthy Living: Using Food to Fight Diabetes (9:00-4:30, including breakfast and lunch!) here: https://www.bowiestate.edu/academics-research/colleges/college-arts-sciences/departments/natural-sciences/food-day/

Register: HERE

Upcoming Webinar on 09/19/2017: Building Healthy Economies Through Healthy Communities

Posted on by Julia Groenfeldt
FREE WEBINAR
 
Building Healthy Economies Through Healthy Communities: How Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Policies and Practices Promote Economic Development
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September 19, 2017, 2:00-3:00 PM (ET)
Register today at: http://bit.ly/2ulNH5i
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Hosted by: The HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign and the Institute for Public Health Innovation
 
Join us for this webinar to learn how healthy eating and active living (HEAL) policies and practices can improve a community’s health and livability and promote economic development.  Municipal leaders from the HEAL Cities and Towns Campaign  will share how HEAL policies and practices can boost tourism, increase property values, and attract new business.
 
Speakers: 
  • Pete Eshelman, Director of Outdoor Branding, Roanoke Regional Partnership, Roanoke, VA
  • Micah Runner, Director of Economic Development, Stockton, CA
  • Jenny Willoughby, Sustainability Manager, Department of Public Works, Frederick, MD
 
ABOUT THE HEAL CITIES & TOWNS CAMPAIGN:
The Campaign provides free technical assistance to local government leaders to help them create healthy, prosperous communities by adopting policies and practices that improve their communities’ physical activity and food environments. HEAL is a project of the Institute for Public Health Innovation, in partnership with the Maryland and Virginia Municipal Leagues, and funded by Kaiser Permanente.
 
QUESTIONS?: Contact Julia Groenfeldt at [email protected].