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The purpose of this forum is to allow for tracking and community reporting of progress toward the goals of the "Hialeah Healthy Families Community Plan to Combat Childhood Obesity."
Background
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation launched the Embrace a Healthy Florida Initiative to address the causes of childhood obesity. The City of Hialeah is leading this effort and coordinating the work of 17 mini-grantees from area organizations.
Four target areas were identified to focus the Hialeah Healthy Families initiative:
- Environment
- School Involvement
- Parent Engagement
- Social Marketing and Community Outreach
Monitoring Progress
Tracking key community outcome measures as well as intervention data allows stakeholder to assess and highlight progress towards the goals of Healthy Hialeah families.
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Hialeah Healthy Family News!
From the University of Miami
Living Healthy Parent/Caregiver Seminars underway!
When: Every Thursday at 4:00 pm *starting on August 30, 2012
Where: Centro Mater Walker Park Room 4, 800 W 29 Street, 33010.
All caregivers are invited. Groups will be led by a child psychologist. Snacks, prizes, and childcare will be provided.
For more information call:
(305) 243-4554
Upcoming dates and topics:
August 30th, 2012:
Important Facts about childhood obesity and health promotion
September 6th, 2012:
Portion Size
September 13th, 2012:
Division of Responsibility
September 20th, 2012:
Physical Activity
October 4th, 2012:
Fruit and Vegetables
October 11th, 2012
Food and Kitchen Makeover
October 18th, 2012
Eating Out
October 25th, 2012
Whole Grains
November 1st, 2012
Mindful Eating
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