Events

On July 27-29, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, will host its inaugural conference on obesity prevention and control, Weight of the Nation, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.  Planning for the conference is being done in consultation with the Division of Adolescent and School Health; the Division of Adult and Community Health; the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors (ASTPHND); the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE); and the National Ass

On July 27-29, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, will host its inaugural conference on obesity prevention and control, Weight of the Nation, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.  Planning for the conference is being done in consultation with the Division of Adolescent and School Health; the Division of Adult and Community Health; the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors (ASTPHND); the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE); and the National Ass

On July 27-29, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, will host its inaugural conference on obesity prevention and control, Weight of the Nation, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.  Planning for the conference is being done in consultation with the Division of Adolescent and School Health; the Division of Adult and Community Health; the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors (ASTPHND); the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE); and the National Ass

Join the Lt. Governor in Pueblo for a discussion of current, local initiatives and barriers aimed at getting Colorado children outside!
 
When?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
11:00AM - 2:00PM
 
Where?
The Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo
5200 Nature Center Road
Pueblo, CO 81003

New Location, Lower Registration Fees Expand Accessibility of The Colorado Health Symposium

New Location, Lower Registration Fees Expand Accessibility of The Colorado Health Symposium

New Location, Lower Registration Fees Expand Accessibility of The Colorado Health Symposium

Join us at the 2nd annual World Breastfeeding Week Walk & Celebration! This Walk & Celebration is for past, present, and future breastfeeding families. Whether you are currently breastfeeding, have in the past, or plan to in the future, your presence and participation is essential to helping support breastfeeding. We look forward to seeing you.

Healthy communities can play a major role in determining how well or how long someone lives. Simple components – such as sidewalks, a local grocery store, or lead-free housing – can make a major difference in Americans’ lives and well-being. Our homes and our communities have enormous impact on our health.

On August 4, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America will host a webinar focusing on the Commission’s recommendations related to creating healthy communities.

Important policies to shape our health system and the nation's health are being debated in Congress right now. YOU can have an impact by reaching out to your members of Congress now and during the August summer recess when members are in their district offices.

SPARK Presents: "Coordinated School Health" (The Environment Made Me Do It)

The ancient Greeks had it right all along -- there IS a mind-body connection. Today, we have compelling data telling us that healthy kids are better learners.

So the question is, "What can schools, parents, and communities do to foster healthy environments?" The answer: Coordinated School Health. A Coordinated School Health program consists of the following eight components:

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Good nutrition is essential to good health. Yet, obstacles to eating healthy – unhealthy food environments, lack of resources to purchase nutritious food regularly and lack of healthy food options in the community – represent major challenges for some to choose and maintain healthy eating habits. 

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Lieutenant Governor Barbara O’Brien would like your participation in an open forum to discuss reconnecting kids to the outdoors! Join the Lt. Governor’s staff in Akron for a discussion of current, local initiatives and barriers aimed at getting Colorado children outside!
 
When?
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
 
Where?
Washington County Events Center
551 W. 2nd St.
Akron, CO 80720

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What:
Partner Relationship Management Training Session


When:
Monday, August 17, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where:
Stapleton Foundation

What? Rocky Mountain Small Organic Farm Project Field Day to discuss small scale organic vegetable production systems for Colorado producers.

When? August 17, 2009, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Where? Horticulture Field Research Center, 4300 E. County Rd. 51, Ft. Collins.
Directions: Exit to east at the I-25 at the Mountain Vista exit (#271), proceed east across frontage road and enter the 2nd driveway on the north side.

APBP Professional Development Webinar Series: Expand Your SRTS Toolbox: Learn about a New, National Pedestrian Safety Education Curriculum, Swiss Education Strategies, and Baltimore's Safety City

Wednesday, August 19, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EDT, 1:00 - 3:00 MDT

The Smart Meal Seal training will provide communities and agencies tools and implementation techniques necessary to successfully launch and manage targeted eating establishments.  The training will also unveil the new Smart Meal logo and brand, to include Smart Meal for Kids and the new marketing and training Website exclusively for Smart Meal at www.smartmealcolorado.com.

Title: "Smart Meal Seal Implementation Training & New Logo Launch"

Date:  Thursday, August 20, 2009

Time:  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT

 

Interested in creating a safer community, volunteering for the Police Department and getting fit at the same time?
 
The Wheat Ridge Police Department in collaboration with LiveWell Wheat Ridge has developed a new program. They are taking the idea of Neighborhood Watch to the streets, pavements, green belts, trails, you get the idea. Come to an informational meeting conducted by staff from the Wheat Ridge Police Department and LiveWell Wheat Ridge.
 
Learn about:
-Personal safety

As part of the national “Safe Routes to School” program, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is now accepting applications for Colorado’s 2010 Safe Routes to School funding. Eligible applicants include any political subdivision of the state (school district, city, county, state entity, tribal entity). Nonprofits may also apply by partnering with a state subdivision. The state subdivision must agree to be the contracting authority.