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As obesity rates continue to increase (23 states saw increases in 2009), building healthy communities is becoming increasingly important. Local governments can play a significant role in providing access to fresh and healthy foods, increasing opportunities for physical activity, and building communities. Making these changes can help reduce rates of obesity and the diseases that accompany it. It can also help reduce the associated costs related to health care and lost productivity.

The Healthy Communities group is a peer-network among local government professionals interested in building healthy communities. This group is intended to create a forum for new information to be exchanged on active living and healthy eating initiatives in your communities.

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Elizabeth McKinney said

7 Feb 2011

Given all the recent coverage regarding obesity in children and healthy eating habits, etc. Has anyone seen any models (in this area) of community supported agriculture in partnerships with schools or other venues that promote healthy, sustainable foodstuffs and local agriculture? I know NYC does a fair amount and I'm aware of one local organic market in the area that is working with a school. Anybody know of any other movements?

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Beth Offenbacker said

20 Dec 2010

Hi everyone, based on the recent threads just want to pass on info about a program I am working on for Feb 3 on health collaborations at the local community level in case it's of interest, see http://www.publicdecisions.com/miniconf_health_2010nov18.html. Best, Beth

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Sondra Healy said

10 Jun 2010

Our City has a citizen-led group called "Goodyear in ACTION" which has spearheaded the National League of Cities Mayors Action Challenge for Children and Families. They are holding the second annual Goodyear in ACTION Day, a health and wellness festival. They formed a 501c3. Visit goodyearinaction.com to see what they do.

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