Snapshots of Success

Wellness Survey
Monroe County

Monroe County Community Schools developed a survey asking questions about nutrition and physical activity and found that there is overwhelming support for the schools to become more involved.
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News



In the News

January 27, 2013. New group looks to reverse Clark County health trends.

January 22, 2013. Warsaw Bike/Pedestrian Plan.

 



 


Grants

Training Opportunity: The National Healthy Worksite Program National Training Opportunities

Cycle Two deadline: September 13, 2013. Wellpoint Foundation - Healthy Community Grants.

Deadline: July 10, 2013. Healthy Eating Research Program.

Deadline: Ongoing. Childhood Obesity Rapid Response Fund.

Deadline: Ongoing.  Let's Move Salad Bars to School

Deadline: Ongoing.  Henry Schein Cares Foundation: Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities.

Deadline: Ongoing. Community Investment Grants.

Deadline: Ongoing. Funding for School Salad Bars.





Publications/Reports

Competitive Foods and Beverages in U.S. Schools: A State Policy Analysis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Giving Cities Legs: Ideas and Inspirations from Walk Friendly Communities. Walk Friendly Communities.

Promoting Active Transportation: An Opportunity for Public Health. Safe Routes to School National Partnership and the American Public Health Association.

Health, United States, 2011: With Special Feature on Socioeconomic Status and Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bicycle Collisions in Indiana. Center for Criminal Justice Research on behalf of Bicycle Indiana.

Growing Change: A Farm Bill Primer for Communities. Public Health Law & Policy.

Fifty Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Accelerating Chronic Disease Prevention Through Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change. Journal of Community Health.

Putting Business to Work for Health: Incentive Policies for the Private Sector. Public Health Law & Policy.

Hoosier Farmer? Emergent Food Systems in Indiana. Ken Meter; Crossroads Resource Center.

State Initiatives Supporting  Healthier Food Retail: An Overview of the National Landscape. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Consumption of Sugar Drinks in the United States, 2005–2008. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Healthier Americans for a Healthier Economy. Trust for America's Health.

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Survey Report. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Healthy Food, Healthy Communities - Expanded Version. Policy Link.

August 2011 Vital Signs Issue: Hospital Support for Breastfeeding. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Breastfeeding Report Card—United States, 2011. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Other Resources

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Guide for the Design of Bicycle Facilities Webinar series. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and Toole Design Group.

New Training Module:  We Care for Breastfed Babies! training module for child care centers, Click here.

Toolkit: Playing Smart. A National Joint Use Toolkit.

Resource Sharing: Workplace Support for Nursing Women. Every Mother, Inc.

Toolkit: Ground Rules: A Legal Toolkit for Community Gardens.

Toolkit: Let's Move Toolkit for Faith-based and Neighborhood Organizations.

Toolkit: Peaceful Playgrounds 2:Go Games.

Indiana Obesity Plan


Download the Indiana Obesity Plan PDF

Indiana’s Comprehensive
Nutrition & Physical
Activity Plan, 2010-2020