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Create your own customized action plan built on the same goals, strategies and activities that form the foundation for the Nebraska Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan.
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Coming soon! Look for the upcoming release of the
2011-2016 Nebraska Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan!
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Advisory Group Positions Available
The Partners N Health Advisory Group is seeking two new members in the areas of Health Disparities and Rural Health. Members commit to quarterly meetings in Lincoln. If you are interested in serving as a member of the Partners N Health Advisory Group, please fill out the nomination form.
Whatcha doin? is Now on Facebook! Do you work with teens? Have them "like" the Whatcha doin? campaign's Facebook page to connect with other Nebraska high schools about the campaign's messages of fruit, veggies, physical activity, and fun! 
Huskers Fighting Hunger Event Addressing Food Insecurity to be Held Nov. 16 on UNL Campus The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Arts and Sciences through the Thomas C. Sorensen Endowment will sponsor a public policy seminar series, Huskers Fighting Hunger: Confronting Food Insecurity in Our Communities, on Nov. 16. The event will be held from 5-7:30 PM at Henzlik Hall on the UNL City Campus. |
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Health Impact Assessment Trainings Coming to Nebraska
The Douglas County Health Department's Fostering Healthy Community Design application to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the spring was one of six awarded across the country. The City of Omaha (including the Mayor's Office and the departments of Planning, Public Works and Park, Recreation & Public Property), the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, and Omaha by Design will all partner with the Douglas County Health Department on this effort. Together they will conduct at least three Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) per year in the areas of housing and land use, parks and public sapce, and transportation.
Additionally, the Douglas County Health Department and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will be collaborating to provide training and technical assistance across Nebraska on conducting HIAs to better inform decision-makers on how propose projects, policies, and decisions impact community health.
Congratulations to the Douglas County Health Department and their partners on this great achievement!
For more information about future HIA trainings or the Fostering Healthy Community Design grant, contact Andy Wessel at (402) 444-7225 or andy.wessel@douglascounty-ne.gov.
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Coordinated School Health at Norris
Using Coordinated School Health, the Norris School District in Firth works to institute and infuse student health--including nutrition literacy and physical activity--across the curriculum.
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October is the First National Farm to School Month
In November 2010, Congress approved a resolution to officially designate October as National Farm to School Month. The National Farm to School Network has developed a website to provide a host of resources and downloadable materials to promote Farm to School Month, including a Communications Toolkit, downloadable logos, a fact sheet that explains the event, a PowerPoint slideshow, in addition to other resources. A poster, PSA ads and Spanish versions of most of the materials are coming soon.
Prevention Institute Launches "We're Not Buying It" Campaign Addressing Food Marketing to Children
This month, the Prevention Institute and children's food marketing advocates nationwide launched "We're Not Buying It," a campaign that pushes the federal government to make sure that the voluntary guidelines for food marketing to children are ahered to.
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Beans and Greens Mobile Market
From USDA E-Updates
Mobile farmers' markets that accept SNAP (formerly food stamps) benefits are bringing fresh produce directly to the communities that need it most. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, 2.3 million low-income households do not have access to a vehicle and live more than a mile from the closest supermarket. Beans & Greens, which operates in the Kansas City metropolitan area, was created specifically to address the issue of food insecurity and food deserts on the local level. The organization uses a truck to visit various areas in the region and sells fruits, vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Customers on the SNAP program are able to double their benefits on items purchased at the mobile market.
- See Hunger Free Heartland's SNAP deal at the Omaha Farmer's Market (May through October)!
USDA Releases Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Interim Evaluation Report
An interim report evaluating the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) released by the United States Department of Agriculture for the 2011-2012 school year indicates that participating schools experienced increased student consumption of fruits and vegetables by about 15% compared to schools not participating in the program.
- Read the summary.
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Omaha Receives "Bicycle Friendly" Designation
Omaha received a bronze level "Bicycle Friendly Community" designation from the League of American Bicyclists. The city is now one of 11 cities nationwide (including New Orleans, LA; St. Paul, MN; and Santa Fe, NM) to receive a bronze designation this year. Local bicycle advocates have been working for years to create a more bicycle-friendly community by dedicating bike and shared-lanes, installing bike racks on Metro transit buses, and promoting trail usage.
- Read the Omaha World Herald article about the designation.
Two Nebraska Schools Named President's Challenge State Champions for 2010-2011
Chase County Elementary School in Imperial and Windy Hills Elementary School in Kearney were named Nebraska State Champions by the President's Challenge Program on October 1. The President's Challenge designates state champions from each state if the schools achieve the highest percentage of students who earn the Presidential Award for the President's Challenge Physical Fitness Test. See all the state champion schools here. |
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2011 CDC Breastfeeding Report Card Available
The CDC has released the 2011 Breastfeeding Report Card, which gathers state-by-state information about breastfeeding practices, progresses, and successes. Nebraska was one of the leading states for baby-friendly facilities!
CDC Releases Breastfeeding Action Guides
Action guides complementing the recent Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding have been released. The guides feature several photos taken at MilkWorks in Lincoln!
United States Lactation Consultant Association Applauds Breast Cancer Research and Awareness
Noting that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the United States Lactation Consultant Association released a statement and newsletter this month applauding national efforts to raise breast cancer awareness. The statement cites recent research from the National Cancer Institute, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the American Association for Cancer Research that names exercise and breastfeeding as two lifestyle factors that may reduce the risk of breast cancer. |
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