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IPHI’s HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign in the News

IPHI’s HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign gained local press this week in response to two municipalities joining the Campaign:

  • Leesburg Today covered the Town of Leesburg’s adoption of a HEAL Resolution, which includes policy strategies aimed at improving workplace wellness, future land use and transportation planning, and increasing nutritious foods served at Town-buildings and events.
  • The Prince George’s County Gazette covered the City of College Park’s adoption of a HEAL Resolution, which sets policy goals for the City that include the adoption of a Complete Streets policy, creating a workplace wellness committee for the municipal workplace, supporting community gardens, and encouraging acceptance of SNAP/EBT benefits at farmers markets.
College Park Mayor and Council receive plaque for joining Inaugural Class of HEAL Cities & Towns in Maryland. (May 10, 2014)
At the Maryland Municipal League Annual Convention, the Mayor and Council of College Park received a plaque recognizing them as a member of the Inaugural Class of HEAL Cities & Towns in Maryland. The plaque was presented by the Institute for Public Health Innovation. ( May 10, 2014 – Ocean City, MD)

 

Teens in Prince George’s County Identify Neighborhood Improvement Priorities Through Photography Project

Some Prince George’s County, Maryland teenagers say their community centers are fraught with challenges and are hoping a new photography initiative will help community members get the picture. See See Gazette.net for full article published on Oct 22, 2013 that highlights the PhotoVoice project supported by IPHI.