[dash-new-logo-2.jpg] April 2016 Newsletter HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR BLOG State Budget Supports Key DASH-NY Policy Push<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=HjoXLgPJru7F-CKMh3m9BA> Designing a Strong and Healthy New York State’s (DASH-NY) first policy agenda led to big wins in Albany this year. Governor Cuomo’s new budget now includes the largest public transportation package in history—a key priority for DASH-NY and DASH coalition member the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. Read more.<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=Cy4QnjP6IWfsnl-QniKqKw> Innovation in Medicare Reimbursements Could Signify Move Towards Prioritizing Preventive Health<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=FBCShqjl36yRyAQuZxBK1A> Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a game-changing innovation in Medicare policy, reimbursing a prevention program. Read more. <http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=kQBrvC8NgiuCUKaXz1jJSQ> [bikes.jpg] [dash-email-image.png] [D0C5D92CD9-(1).jpg] NEWS, EVENTS, AND RESOURCES FROM DASH-NY New York State Budget Supports DASH-NY Policy Asks Several workgroups had successes in the 2016 New York State budget, released on April 1st. Economic and Community Development Workgroup members were able to greatly increase non-MTA transit funding across the state. In addition, Assemblywoman Addie Russell aligned with Food Policy Workgroup members to allocate $300,000 for a pilot healthy food procurement incentive program for school lunch. Find out more about DASH-NY wins on Promoting Prevention<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=TO1DdoOxqYnWnJoQSId_zw>! Steering Committee Meeting on April 26th The DASH-NY Steering Committee met on April 26th to discuss strategic planning for 2016. Workgroups will be convening in May. Keep a look out for more information in the coming weeks! ________________________________ UPDATES FROM CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION New Report: The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2015 In 2015, communities passed a total of 82 Complete Streets policies. Each year, the National Complete Streets Coalition analyzes newly passed Complete Streets policies and ranks them<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=XlaFQojb8j_SmEjnL8D4-g> to celebrate the people who developed exceptional policy language and to provide leaders at all levels of government with examples of strong Complete Streets policies. ________________________________ New Report: 2016 Shape of the Nation Voices for Healthy Kids and SHAPE America released the 2016 update<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=EemTUhvOur65keohpqkyBg> to the Shape of the Nation report on the state of physical education and physical activity in the American education system. While these programs are essential in the formative growth of children and adolescents, there is a large disparity in state requirements and implementation. ________________________________ Issue Brief: Use of Brand Mascots & Media Characters in Food Marketing Healthy Eating Research released an issue brief<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=lRBpGiVxZmLqLihSfvxo_Q>, examining how food, beverage, restaurant, and entertainment companies have used brand mascots and cartoon media characters to influence children’s diet and health. This report highlights the need to improve the responsible use of mascots and media characters to promote only healthy products to children ages 14 and younger. ________________________________ Safe Routes to School National Partnership & YMCA Releases: Making Strides State Report Cards for 2016 The Safe Routes to School National Partnership and the YMCA have partnered to release the Making Strides<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=v36xVWutP9blPb8fA_z7uA> report cards assessing each state on 24 indicators specific to supporting walking, biking, and building active communities. UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST Webinar: Complete Streets Implementation and Design Sponsored by Smart Growth America April 28, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This event provides an overview of the Complete Streets planning-to-design process. Learn how Complete Streets and active transportation are impacting communities’ health and economy; get tips on what to consider when starting a Complete Streets project; learn strategies for design retrofits; and hear case studies of places that have done it successfully. The event is designed to help transportation planners, engineers, and practitioners turn policies on paper into changes on the ground. Learn more about the webinar and register»<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=-YMhmIMGgTBJq0zHG-SS6Q> ________________________________ Webinar: Partnering for Strong Economies: Regional Councils and Walkable Communities Sponsored by America Walks & the National Association of Regional Councils May 5, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM This webinar examines how federal transportation funding is allocated through Regional Councils and how to access it for projects that promote walkable communities including complete streets, safety efforts, and place-making. Learn more about the webinar and register»<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=K7xVm3nUN2VWvvpsonP5QA> ________________________________ Webinar: The View is Worth the Climb: Health-Sector Leadership Approaches to Address the Social Determinants Sponsored by Dialogue4Health May 11, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Leadership is an essential ingredient in making lasting change and improving health equity and population health. This webinar will explore the role of health care institutions and their leaders in pioneering innovative approaches and establishing best practices to support population health improvement. The conversation will also focus on specific ways health care organizations are joining communities where health inequities are concentrated to address the social determinants of health. Panelists will explore how these emerging partnerships are working across sectors to address housing, transportation, food insecurity, and child development in the practice and policy arenas. Learn more about the webinar and register» <http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=DFL476s1E13xbmn1ALXgFg> ________________________________ Webinar: Call to Action: Paths to Walkable Communities Sponsored by America Walks May 12, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM The release of the Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking & Walkable Communities in September 2015 was a watershed moment for the walking movement. Its release provided leadership and motivation for governments, businesses and organizations to address the numerous barriers to safe, active mobility and promoted the multiple health benefits of walking. This webinar will look at local organizations and governments who are taking action to Step It Up! in creating walkable communities. Learn more about the webinar and register»<http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=RgWrka7uj9zMMKFVjaodNA> DASH-NY is Designing a Strong and Healthy New York and encouraging all New Yorkers to make healthy choices by engaging multiple sectors in creating policy, systems, and environmental changes to prevent obesity. http://support.nyam.org/site/CO<http://support.nyam.org/site/CO?i=F-ht6yS1DIcEUq_gGTmhZ80x4bTh6JyO&cid=0> [powered by Blackbaud] <http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=WkoOe0M52YBGdK_qUhbXKw> nonprofit software <http://support.nyam.org/site/R?i=PuWB9um0mPxhqvZl6PRPSA>