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July 20, 2012
Nearly 75 residents of New Brunswick got a sneak peek at the environmental factors that have contributed to childhood obesity in their neighborhood through the lens of middle school students. The screening of the Health HEROES Video Journalism project was one of the main attractions at the New Brunswick Community Health Fair held at Roosevelt School in April. The 20-minute documentary was created by sixth- and seventh-grade students participating in the Film Club@ the Hub and showcased the challenges children face when it comes to access to quality food and physical fitness activities in the New Brunswick community. The student journalism project kicked off in January 2012 on Martin Luther King Day. From January through March, students determined areas of focus, developed interview questions and embarked on a journey to nearby corner stores, a local farmers market, restaurants and a community park. SHARE:
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July 20, 2012
Very Veggie Pasta Sauce and Blueberry Parfait are two Jersey Fresh selections now on the menu at Vineland High School. It’s been a bit of a journey from farm to table, but now that two items have made the grade, Lisa Scheetz, NJPHK-Vineland Program Coordinator, is optimistic that more will follow. Scheetz credits the collaboration of NJPHK-Vineland partners city of Vineland Health Department, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Rutgers Innovation Center, Vineland Public Schools and food vendor Sodexo for bringing Jersey Farm Fresh offerings to Vineland public school cafeterias. SHARE:
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July 20, 2012
Seven Vineland corner stores and restaurants have signed on to work with NJPHK-Vineland and its partners, the Vineland Health Department and Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA, to provide healthy eating choices in their establishments. The initiative was prompted by the results of the Community Healthy Living Index, an environmental and community survey, which identified the one mile radius around Vineland City Hall as a food desert—an area in which affordable healthy food is not readily available. SHARE:
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July 20, 2012
Like the miracle of the loaves and fishes, the good work of a New Brunswick teaching assistant is multiplying tenfold. Carmen Rine has been cooking and serving breakfast for up to 35 students at the Greater Brunswick Charter School for the past four years. Now, thanks to a $25,000 seed grant from New Brunswick Tomorrow (NBT), all 340 students at the school will benefit from a wholesome morning meal. SHARE:
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July 20, 2012
Five Newark health care providers are ready to introduce Let’s Move! in the Clinic, an important milestone in NJPHK-Newark’s work with the healthcare sector. The Let’s Move! healthy lifestyle toolkit is designed to help health care providers talk with patients, parents, guardians and other care givers about the nutritional and physical activity needs of children. SHARE:
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July 20, 2012
Nat Turner Park in Newark, NJ will be the new home for the construction of the Born Learning Trail. Nat Turner Park, the largest city-owned park in Newark, NJ sits on nine-acres across from Central High School and is named after the American slave who led revolt in 1831 in Virginia. The Born Learning Trail will provide 10 engaging, interactive activities that adults can use to create early learning opportunities for children. By following a series of colorful shapes, signs and hopscotch squares, children can learn their numbers and letters through active play. The Trail is a great way for a community to use outdoor space to promote literacy and social development. SHARE:
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July 19, 2012
Bill Lovett has been appointed the New Program Director of New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids. Prior to taking on his new leadership assignment, Lovett served the YMCA for 35 years, spending the last 23 years of his career as the CEO of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy before retiring in 2012. During his reign as CEO, the YMCA grew from one branch and an annual $785,000 budget to five branches and a budget of $14,000,000. The YMCA currently has more than 40,000 members and a staff of more than 500. Additionally, the YMCA operates ten child-care centers, six day camps and four outdoor pools and is the leading provider of childcare, day camp, aquaticsl and wellness programs in Middlesex County. He is past chairperson of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and is a past Board Member of the YMCA of the USA. Bill Lovett graduated from Hiram […]
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July 19, 2012
Nearly 50 residents, planners, parks and recreation staff, police officers, safety officers and community advocates from Camden, New Brunswick and Trenton attended a three-day Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) workshop. Held at Middlesex County Community College on April 24-26, the workshop was co-sponsored by New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids, ShapingNJ and the John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy at Thomas Edison State College. The curriculum focused on crime-reducing strategies through site design, landscaping, lighting and community engagement, among others. Individuals participated in “hands on” exercises that included developing and reviewing site plans for parks using CPTED principles of natural access control, natural surveillance, territoriality, and maintenance. SHARE:
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July 15, 2012
United Way of Camden County today was recognized as a finalist for the United Way Common Good Awards at the United Way Community Leaders Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on May 3, 2012. The inaugural Common Good Awards, created for the 125th Anniversary of United Way, highlight coalitions that are creating community-wide change in education, income and health. SHARE:
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July 15, 2012
This year Camden residents can enjoy locally grown, affordable produce from May to October thanks to the Greensgrow Farm Neighborhood Markets. Markets will operate one day each week in nine locations. Produce can be purchased with EBT/ Food Stamp benefits, and the Market offers a Double Value Coupon program to increase the amount of fresh local food families and individuals can buy by matching all purchases made with EBT cards dollar for dollar. Jersey Fresh produce is a “win win” for all: Camden neighbors will benefit from increased healthy food choices and family farmers from rural New Jersey will benefit from more outlets and sales of their products. Greensgrow Farm Neighborhood Markets is a partner in the Campbells Soup Company Camden Childhood Hunger and Obesity Initiative. As a partner with the initiative, Greensgrow actively participates as a team member with the New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids and other Program […]
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