News
In the News
February 9, 2012. Taking steps for safety: Initiative strives to help more students walk, bike to school.
February 2, 2012. Super Bowl Breastfeeding Room Bonds Nursing Mothers, Football In Unlikely Partnership.
February 1, 2012. Parkview, YMCA Announce Collaboration.
January 31, 2012. Fruits, healthy snacks replace candy in some checkout aisles at Schnucks.
January 31, 2012. Secretary LaHood Announces $40.8 Million to Imrove Access to America's Green Spaces.
January 25, 2012. New USDA School Meal Guidelines: Paving the Way for a Healthier Future for Millions of Children.
January 23, 2012. Marion County chosen for National Healthy Worksite Program.
January 22, 2012. Fruit trays, Frisbees, 'Stairdays' coming to workplaces.
January 19, 2012. BCSC provides students healthy meals.
January 18, 2012. Dixon school gets obesity grant.
Grants
Deadline: February 15, 2012. It's All About the Fruits and Veggie's Grant Program.
Deadline: February 15, 2012. 2011-2012 Directors of Health Promotion & Education's School Employee Wellness Awards Program.
Deadline: February 29, 2012. Environmental Justice Small Grants Program. (Application guidance calls available)
Deadline: February 29, 2012. Bicycle Advocacy and Facilities Supported.
Deadline: February 29, 2012. Annie's - Grants for Gardens.
Deadline: March 3, 2012. National Leadership Academy for the Public's Health.
Deadline: March 5, 2012. Local Sustainability Matching Fund.
Deadline: March 9, 2012. Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI).
Deadline: March 16, 2012. Future of Public Health Award.
Deadline: March 16, 2012. Playground Construction Grants.
Deadline: April 4, 2012. Public Health Law Research: Making the Case for Laws that Improve Health.
Deadline: Ongoing. Let's Move Salad Bars to School.
Deadline: Ongoing. Henry Schein Cares Foundation: Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities.
Publications/Reports
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
New Training Module: We Care for Breastfed Babies! training module for child care centers, Click here.
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.
