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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:
- March 2013
Healthy Child Care - December 2012
Rural Initiatives - September 2012
Healthy Aging - June 2012
Legislative Update - March 2012
Healthy Schools - December 2011
Joint Use Advances the State Plan - September 2011
Evaluating Your Projects From Square One - June 2011
Summertime a Busy Time for Partners - March 2011
Ten Years of Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice - Winter 2010
Quality PE and Active Transportation - Fall 2010
Focus: Safe Routes to Schools and Complete Streets - May 2010
Worksite Wellness Strategies - Spring 2010
Access to Health Promoting Foods - Fall 2009
Reaching Children and Youth - Summer 2009
Healthy Communities Projects and Initiatives - Winter 2009
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Upcoming Events
May
Webinar: How to Bring the Summer Food Service Program to Farmworker Communities
May 30 - 11 am Pacific
The USDA and the Office of Advocacy and Outreach Farmworker Coordinator will host a bilingual (English and Spanish) webinar to address the challenge of feeding children during the summer, when school is out, in farmworker communities. The webinar will provide information about how SFSP works, who is eligible, how you can get involved this year, and how to get the word out to farmworking families about SFSP. The webinar will also cover the resources available in English and Spanish to help you get started, highlight successful programs and outreach practices, and provide an opportunity to have your questions answered by FNS Program experts in English and Spanish. Register
June
WSPHA 2013 Legislative Report
June 5 - 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Join WSPHA and presenters from WSALPHO, WSNA, American Heart Association, Bicycle Alliance and Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition for an important discussion of status of public health funding and policy priorities at the conclusion of the 2013 legislative session. This webinar will provide a review of Washington State Public Health Association's 2013 legislative priorities. Register
Inequality in Breastfeeding Support Summit
June 21-22 - Seattle
The purpose of this conference is to collaborate, educate and act together as a community of breastfeeding supporters to learn about and counter institutional racism and social injustice in perinatal support services. The event is a collaboration of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington, Mahogany Moms Breastfeeding Coalition, Native American Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington, and Community Breastfeeding Activists. Registration for the Summit includes free access to a 2-hour training sessions via webinar on May 21st from 6-8 pm. Register
