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A Healthy Downey Initiative
Partnerships
• City of Downey
• AppleCare
• CareMore
• Coca Cola Bottling
• County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health
• Downey Chamber of Commerce
• Downey Bicycle Coalition
• Downey Unified School District - TLC
• Downey YMCA
• Downey Patriot
• Downey Art Vibe – Stay Gallery
• Family Healthy Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles
• Health Net
• Kaiser Permanente
• New York Life
• PIH Downey
• Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation
• United States Army
A HEALTHY DOWNEY INITIATIVE : STAY HEALTHY DOWNEY 2014
Spirit
Body
Mind
Stay Healt
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Mission: Create a healthier Downey
Source: Kaiser Downey Needs Assessment released January 2014
Why are we focusing on Mind, Body and Soul?
Walkable interactive communities promote physical and mental well-being.
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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research examined geographical variation in overweight and obesity among 5th, 7th, and 9th grade school children in California using data from the California Department of Education’s 2010 Physical Fitness Tests.
A HEALTHY DOWNEY INITIATIVE : STAY HEALTHY DOWNEY 2014
Activating Downtown Downey
Tour de Downey Bike Tour & Make Music Downey
Saturday, June 14th
The Avenue International Food Festival
September 2014
Summer Sunset Rooftop Movies & Music Events
August to October 2014
FIFA World Cup EventJune 22 & July
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Stay Healthy Community-based Programming
• 5k for TLC – April 5 @ Rancho Los Amigos
• YMCA Kids Fun Day/Carnival of Champions – April 26 @ Warren
• Bike-to-School Day – May 7 @DUSD schools
• Kids Day – May 10 @ Apollo Park
• Summer Concerts – Wednesday evenings in July to August @ Furman Park
• National Walk-to-School Day – October 8 @DUSD schools
• Halloween Event – October 31 @Apollo Park
• Dia De Los Muertos – November 3 @Downey Civic Theatre
Mayor’s Healthy Heart Award
Do you know an individual or organization who is committed to improving the lives of others within the City of Downey?
These individuals/organizations make differences in others lives as they contribute to improving emotional, mental and physical health of others and I want to recognize them.
HOW C
AN YOU H
ELP?
Event Sponsorships
Become a PartnerVolunteer at an
eventHost a meetingGet active!
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Questions?
Visit us as www.downeyca.org or call Arlene Salazar at (562) 904-7167 to learn more