News & Events
Partners in Action Quarterly e-Newsletter
The Partners in Action
e-newsletter showcases initiatives and resources that support the Plan's objectives
and "make the healthy choice
the easy choice" for Washington's residents.
Issues:
- Fall 2009
Focus: Reaching Children and Youth - Summer 2009
Focus: Healthy Communities Projects and Initiatives - Winter 2009
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Upcoming Events
October 2009
Webinar Series: Let's End the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Next session: October 29, 2009, 9:00 a.m. Pacific
12-week webinar series, held every Thursday. Focuses on childhood obesity research, advocacy, and current hot topics in the field. Hosted by the Robert Wood Johnson Center to Prevent Childhood Obesity.
More information & registration
November 2009
American Public Health Association: 137th Annual Meeting and Exposition
November 7-11, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA
APHA's meeting program addresses current and emerging health science, policy, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health.
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Liveable Communities Webinar Series "The Power of 25: Advocacy Strategies for Creating Liveable Communities"
November 12, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
This webinar will articulate useful strategies for establishing and running an effective advocacy group in an effort to achieve safer streets and livable communities. Peter Lagerwey, the Seattle Regional Office Director for Toole Design Group and formerly the pedestrian and bicycle program coordinator for the city of Seattle for more than twenty years, will offer his formula for public involvement, demonstrating the effectiveness of 25 organized individuals. The presentation will address the challenges of developing a clear message, creating a work plan, and building and sustaining relationships among diverse community stakeholders. Register
February 2010
9th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth: Building Safe, Healthy and Livable Communities
February 4-6, 2010 - Seattle, WA
Presented by the Local Government Commission.
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May 2010
Washington Healthy Schools Summit
May 27-28, 2010 - Seattle, WA
This year’s theme is “Engaging youth in creating healthy schools”. Student well being has always been the center of the healthy schools movement, however we sometimes forget to ask youth for their input. This year we will take time to listen to and learn how to partner with youth to create healthier schools. Up to 10 free clock hours are available.
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