healthier communities with ctg annual update september 25, 2013
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Healthier Communitieswith CTG
Annual UpdateSeptember 25, 2013
Health Begins Where We Live, Work, Learn, and Play
Community Transformation Grant - Large • Increase smoke free multi-unit, low income private housing.
• Increase the number of tobacco free and smoke free worksite campuses.
• Increase the number of comprehensive plans with health promoting language that comply with the existing Washington State law on transportation and community planning.
• Increase the number of employers with policies that promote access to affordable, healthful foods and beverages for their employees and clients/customers.
Community Transformation Grant - Small
• Increase the number of child care centers that are using whole foods to increase healthier options on the menu.– Let’s Cook Whole Foods Classes – Individual technical assistance– Cooks Connection– Whole foods purchasing
Conclusion
• CTG provides valuable resources to support Healthier Communities in Spokane County.
• The Healthy Communities Program strives to create sustainable activities and partnerships to increase healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco cessation and reduce senior falls.
• Significant community behavior change will depend on our leaders willingness to embrace systems, policies, and environments that support health lifestyles where we live, work, learn, and play.
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