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Central Valley, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.
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Developing a Community Scorecard to Chronicle Public Health Disparities in South Los Angeles
January 4, 2011 | Report
Knowledge Asset: The South LA Health Equity Scorecard examines the health of South Los Angeles residents in the context of the social and economic policies that contribute to inequitable resource levels.
Documenting the Work of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities
February 8, 2012 | Video/Presentation Material
A video series focusing on three diverse communities shows how this national program aims to reverse childhood obesity.
Community Partnerships to Mobilize Low-Income Communities Around Active Living
February 22, 2010 | Story
"There's a culture to encourage people not to go outside because it doesn't feel safe, largely due to the built environment," said Miquela Craytor, executive director of Sustainable South Bronx.
Baldwin Park, Calif.
December 2, 2008 | Story
Baldwin Park, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.
Oakland, Calif.
December 2, 2008 | Story
Oakland, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.
Laura Trejo, MSG, MPA
June 1, 2006 | Story
Trejo says this also marked a "groundbreaking" form of cooperation between the departments of mental health and aging.
Partnering to Preserve Senior Health in California's Public Health System
September 1, 2012 | Report
alifornia's population is growing and aging, but the public health and aging infrastructure is not keeping up. While demand increased, two-thirds of California's Local Health Departments (LHDs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) experienced budget cuts in the 2010-2011 fiscal year, while nearly 40 percent faced staffing reductions.
Public Health Law Research: Zoning for Walkability
May 8, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Municipal mixed-use zoning is a public health strategy to create more walkable neighborhoods by creating integrated, un-siloed access to daily activities. A recent study evaluated municipal zoning ordinances to see whether they improved walkability.
A Patchwork of Progress
November 1, 2011 | Report
California making headway in battle against childhood obesity but study shows successes are uneven.