Lessons from Pennsylvania's Mixed Response to Federal School Wellness Law
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Pennsylvania can offer lessons for other states in moving forward with programs to promote good nutrition and wellness.
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Active Living Logan Square
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article profiles the work of Active Living Logan Square, a program run by the Logan Square Neighborhood Association with funding from Active Living by Design. Active Living Logan Square was able to make positive active living improvements by engaging the community and a wide variety of partners.
Snacking in Children
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The easy availability of low-nutrition snacks may contribute to childhood obesity in minority and low-income communities.
Beyond the Cathedral
October 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The Center for Minority Health (CMH) at the University of Pittsburgh has developed sustainable public health interventions for the African-American community in Pittsburgh. Through one program, African-American owned barbershops and beauty salons began providing vital health services and information.
"If You Have Something People Need ... Give it Away"
March 24, 2010 | Story
How an Innovative Tool to Measure Nutrition Environments Achieved Broad Uptake in the Field; Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH
Philadelphia, Pa.
January 11, 2010 | Story
Community is among 50 sites making critical changes through national initiative to prevent obesity.
Kids and Adults Together After School
September 21, 2009 | Program Result
The OASIS mission is to enrich the lives of mature adults by engaging them in lifelong learning and service programs so they can learn, lead and contribute in their communities.
Smoke-Free New Jersey and Smoke-Free Philly
July 29, 2009 | Program Result
Smoke-Free New Jersey and Smoke-Free Philly conducted communications campaigns to ensure successful implementation of smoke-free indoor air laws in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Six Communities in Pittsburgh's East End Benefit from Coalitions to Prevent Childhood Obesity
July 1, 2009 | Program Result
From 2005 to 2008, the Kingsley Association developed and implemented strategies for preventing childhood obesity in 16 communities in Pittsburgh's East End.
Profile: Edge Runner Patricia Gerrity
February 18, 2009 | Story
Gerrity and the 11th Street Family Health Services Center are meeting the needs of a low-income Philadelphia community with an innovative, nurse-managed approach.