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Southern Obesity Prevention Strategy
Pillar Workgroup Calls
Greetings Strategy Participants!
For those of you who signed up for specific Pillar Workgroups, you will see this information twice. We want to give everyone one more chance to let us know if you would like to be on the listserv for a certain Pillar Workgroup.
If you would like a copy of the notes from prior workgroup calls, visit www.southernobesitysummit.org<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv5lY6D76Eeaq4DeQ8HrXolhLOykydLX6QnyAgI-6ZO-dWBoWHpBerUqqKTdQuPj2gWs3zMLIP3VS8AKNWTw9UzGvHBZ5eSIqSHhMQ7ZlkgfsNZ5p3BYsYPG>, go to right column, click on Southern Obesity Prevention Strategy and scroll to the bottom.
WORKGROUP CALLS SET FOR MARCH!
Below is a list of Pillar Workgroup calls set for March. If you would like to be part of a specific group, please email Michelle Smith at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. We will not send a group email on future calls and notes.
18-March Food Safety 1:00 CST/ 2:00 EST
20-March Early Childhood 9:30 CST/ 10:30 EST
21-March Nutrition Policy 12:00 CST/ 1:00 EST
25-March Schools 12:00 CST/ 1:00 EST
28-March Physical Activity 1:00 CST/ 2:00 EST
Call: 1-866-951-1151
Conference Room: 485-6004#
Note: we do not have calls scheduled for Healthcare or Worksites. We will send a separate email on those calls in the near future. They will probably take place in April.
UPDATES FROM THE PILLAR WORKGROUPS:
NUTRITION POLICY
Key Resource: CSPI Healthier Food Choices for Public Places
http://www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy/foodstandards.html<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv4VMjC-0ac5Ovv0Nw2G-r4tbORRNI8iZCM7aiu8dyqqAxi9v0Qg_oYDDNBz8AFBPLlUpVCsng3lOfoAN5CWsl7q9_pHfAy2TeiHSBVinkhb6x8MaBtLpLpujfvdKtpqz9RXI9flWl8NWQUb1LpvEt4->
Katherine Bishop, MS, MPH
Nutrition Policy Associate
Center for Science in the Public Interest
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www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv7xJvNs0yusEuvdPynfsiIz1bYBZCjkIr-fqi37ilGJ4BWyH3j1bqzXdJ0mA4pnaVusXuvUWC_0REe9RuHNlB3vOMtvOGcGbjQSCiTGcE5mLfzllKR50xvfNa9degu-D8M=>
WEBINAR on Working with blind vending contractors: Tuesday, March 26th 3:00-4:30 EST. Healthy vending in public buildings, working with healthier food choices in public places (healthy food procurement), learn about the Randolph-Sheppard Act and it's mandates for working with blind vendors. Hear four case studies of states that have had good or bad experiences in this area. What worked for them and what didn't. Will also have time for Q&A.
(Check CSPI website for registration information!)
SCHOOLS
Key Resource: Oklahoma Turning Point Council's Certified Healthy Programs recognizes schools for their outstanding efforts and achievements in actively creating a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors.
Visit http://www.okturningpoint.org/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv5tThjCKOMaFM39u6soFvsZBj84oXcYo_1nNSQJz2WibXFKqHa7eqn48O5_rDdpRXpwUct0nsbnST_1zv1YxPZiHKvzoDSbR8wstdOpgC-HzaQ_S1mjhH18> for more information.
Key Resource: The Alliance for a Healthier Generation website is a source of information School Workgroup may find useful:
* General information on tools and resources offered by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
* 10 Ways in which the Alliance's Healthy Schools Program lends itself to the Coordinated School Health Approach
* Highlights of Alliance Healthy Schools Program national Success Stories focused on Coordinated School Health
* And in a separate document, the Tennessee Healthier Schools Challenge criteria developed by the Tennessee Office of Coordinated School Health and the Tennessee School Board Association.
Visit http://www.healthiergeneration.org/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv7ksDOk5IsVVq0rPdFo3v9SI_72B6dKkx3UMMzKdEYLZ_kyrrdUB5ETz5cuV8BWn0HNGmilq295naSSn8Hat9AyOPtvxUbg_Q_Kd0smFA4KZTVPGOBxT3PSbxTIikQjrhY=> for more information.
Additional documents and information about these programs will be posted on the SOS website at www.southernobesitysummit.org<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv5lY6D76Eeaq4DeQ8HrXolhLOykydLX6QnyAgI-6ZO-dWBoWHpBerUqqKTdQuPj2gWs3zMLIP3VS8AKNWTw9UzGvHBZ5eSIqSHhMQ7ZlkgfsNZ5p3BYsYPG>
FOOD SAFETY/FOOD ACCESS
Key Resource: The Food Hub program as discussed on the January Workgroup call. Visit http://www.ecotrust.org/foodhub/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv4JOiHJAQWBfHMcy87qcmOiyxStu_JGKALVTskWtepL8War7Zrt3PozoaqUP8boRiAIAnP71Xt0azPsuY5tRi-Qbe76hwmrbAdAUH1gQTarzbe5Hay8xYO8> for more information.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The Workgroup wants to find ways to promote 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Possibly using social media, collecting examples of what people do to reach 60 minutes, and identifying demonstration communities or schools that achieve 60 minutes of physical activity.
Key Resource: Rails-to-Trails and our partners are circulating a letter that is going to be sent to all 50 governors. The letter introduces our new Partnership for Active Transportation which is working to increase investment in trails, walking and biking at the local, regional, state and federal levels. We very much welcome more organizations signing on to the letter. We also will be doing customized cover memos attached to the letter addressing unique issues in each state. Visit: https://secure2.convio.net/rtt/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=375 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv4Zt7nDZa3ukRAHqOPYzdu_fbzG8Cp9pCPYqNNkZ8pLw8r4qK4mxTktkvWNJg9gYpTgHu-b3o_VaDqxhxEIS5O15pJavYgL8XFU8fNdPQ01YSrDjtiySwe5DEA4994tNQPdWPsBpS52u3fZSBTvEKOSHK1oe42lzSIRJcRoH7GfJrcX9C8RbZ5h0Uk2Udj6HYD13E5WTcjtuw==> for more information.
Daniel Persky
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
2121 Ward Court, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
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http://www.railstotrails.org/<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv4N0C8VkmOeGjaZOwcARMfrGu6o618qbD5ZHFgoJKuVLIMeN9roGjulPfqaAzSVTs1QAxDTtJhf1avu3u9GMwd4xYHDVJFkXCgzJJsdzg8HJHNypPOPC9YF>
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Key Resource: Golden Sneaker Initiative - Tennessee - policies for licensed childcare facilities. Visit: http://health.state.tn.us/Goldsneaker/index.htm<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv4L7I-HyxQ4BgNGQpKKZt9EPoU6ccsMuZvyOu1jbB_RtmiST85fUZ9TieKtWFHwgUqXsA7qvyjMy3TC100tBMsei_eHfZuzV-CsAFJuTbZunwgdxKzglFBYiCP2CSgMOxvrsXo9mWtDOA==> for more information.
Key Resource: ABC Grow Healthy Program - South Carolina.
Visit: http://abcqualitycare.org/pages/grow_healthy<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv5HWF_2q8UjDKadX5LVE5fjzo03W7Be9imzJCzFzV1upHlmRopPvn7zXw8es4TM9wrQehptzeRHopotKxKbqYkGbcQ6iGIe6TYuxsMBzIE90bwra-f147r4KnAOhKq48j-kNY38f78NiQ==> for more information.
Key Resource: Smart Start - SHAPE NC - Healthy Starts for Young Children - North Carolina. Visit: http://www.bcbsncfoundation.org/shapenc <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv7Q7-qb4BfVRNsA4rEPpQjxkdDF0Dxx_EWRJN7WzSTQn30-jAEkR-iSvL9cY09LX-E8ZynkV2ij_UieXItOsrNql5tXKIgunctU8R4hiugcXRWX9PsaFiaYfoaLojgthMA=> for more information.
JOIN this month's installment of the "Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators?" series for a discussion on nutrition, physical activity, and obesity.
Thursday, March 21, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
(right before our Nutrition Policy Workgroup call!)
We will highlight the success of one county-wide partnership in decreasing childhood obesity through community outreach, advocacy, education, policy development, and environmental change. This 45-minute Webinar will be led by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Howard Koh, and will include a roundtable discussion on the impact of this critical Leading Health Indicator topic. Register today!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001UOVNokW_uv4K3OwNl8x_WjJ04HgdwsaTsjj4GAl_mrBMcsGPlekDC3L1QvH3DGw6uM0LGIWf0fxHvlY_COkZ3nX1Ei0RsYQYWA6Iwm4S9gdAbSL4bzMYQqRp73Qp6ireSOZwiUvYLFkCFldgfWKbPKj1gZI9BgQueiPxTStG9iSEu6U_zpu9zM09jJ2F5lJ5>
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Questions? Contact Southern Obesity Prevention Strategy Director, Michelle Smith at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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