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July 15, 2012
NJPHK-Camden reports strong momentum in the efforts of its community partners to bring more opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity to Camden residents. As a result of the NJPHK-Camden efforts, three community partners will be adopting wellness policies in the coming months. Slated for the Camden Public Schools, Respond Inc. and the Parkside Methodist Church the policies will benefit children and their families throughout Camden. Camden Public Schools: The NJPHK-Camden subcommittee has been working diligently on a new and enhanced wellness policy for the Camden Board of Education to adopt by this upcoming school year. The new policy includes high standards for nutrition and physical activity to be implemented for all Camden Public Schools. The Board expects to consider the policy at the July-August board meetings. The Superintendent’s office has reviewed the policy and understands that students’ health and wellness are critical for successful academic achievement. Therefore, they are […]
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July 9, 2012
Originally published by NJ Spotlight What it is: The partnership is a long-term effort to reverse high childhood obesity rates in five New Jersey cities: Newark, Trenton, Vineland, Camden, and New Brunswick. Funded by grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the partnership seeks to change the environment in these cities by making physical exercise more convenient and healthy foods more available, so that it’s easy for children and their families to adopt healthy lifestyles. Read more… SHARE:
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July 1, 2012
“Weight of the Nation” is a four-part documentary series depicting the current obesity crisis across the U.S. and what we can do better for ourselves and our kids. The HBO series was created by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in association with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. Learn more SHARE:
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June 19, 2012
Originally published by the Press of Atlantic City Ashley Mallon spends as much time as she can working out to keep healthy, something she wants to share with residents in the least healthy county in New Jersey. Read More… SHARE:
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June 12, 2012
Originally published by Safe Routes to School National Partnership Superheros Among Us: Last week I had the pleasure to attend a New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids strategic planning meeting where I got to meet many of New Jersey’s real life superheroes. If you were there, you know that as part of the introductions, we all got to declare what our super power would be if we had one. SHARE:
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May 15, 2012
Originally published by the City of New Brunswick New Brunswick adopted a Complete Streets Policy in May 2012. Complete Streets are streets that accommodate all users of a street: motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and persons with all abilities, including the handicapped, the elderly and children. Read More… SHARE:
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May 2, 2012
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April 27, 2012
Darrin Anderson, NJPHK’s Deputy Director, spoke on community engagement and advocacy at the first ShapingNJ faith-based conference, “Healthy Living for All: Bringing Healthy Eating and Active Living to Your Faith-Based Community.” The conference was held at the Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness in Mercerville. Hosted by ShapingNJ and the New Jersey Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, the conference brought together over 100 representatives from nearly 50 New Jersey congregations to learn about existing programs and activities that promote healthy eating and active living in NJ congregations. Anderson participated in the “Lend Your Voice” panel, explaining how changing policies and environmental factors impact those that live, play and work in a community and why it’s important for faith-based organizations to advocate for policy and environmental change. “When people have access to local playgrounds, pools and trails, they are more likely to choose physical activity and less […]
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April 9, 2012
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March 28, 2012
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