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Results for Air Pollution, (8)
Participate in APHA's legislative action alerts and urge policymakers to vote for and act on behalf of public health programs and services. ... | Read More
Convert out-of-service rail corridors into trails. Link parks, trails, and greenways to local destinations of interest to ensure that walking and bicycling trips are as convenient as using a car. In the Washington DC area,the Capital Crescent Trail was converted from an old rail road track into to a paved trail that is now used heavily for physical activities such as cycling, walking and jogging. ... | Read More
Creating more bike/pedestrian friendly paths along roads, that are connected to places of interest will provide communities with an environment that encourages physical activity, and alternative methods of transportation. The City of Davis in California has created an extensive bicycle network and it is estimated that 25% of all trips are made on bicycle within the city compared to less than the national average of 1%. ... | Read More
Chapel Hill has created a Commuter Alternative Program to discourage people from driving to and from campus which increases daily physical activity and reduces traffic congestion on UNC's Campus. University employees and students who use alternate modes of transportation (transit, park-and-ride, bicycling, walking, car/vanpooling) instead of driving a single occupancy vehicle to campus are rewarded. Benefits include free park-and-ride decals, occasional use permits for restricted university parking areas, emergency rides home, discount cards for use at local stores, and entry into monthly prize drawings. ... | Read More
The way streets, sidewalks and transportation systems are designed influence the amount of physical activity adults and children get. Complete streets allow for safe travels on foot, bicycle, or public transportation. By providing safe and convenient travel for everyone-including children, families, older adults, and people with disabilities-complete streets not only help people stay active and healthy but also reduce traffic and pollution. ... | Read More
Alexandria Virginia has created anti-smoking signs to discourage people from smoking in public playgrounds. ... | Read More
Alexandria Virginia has created anti-smoking signs to discourage people from smoking in public playgrounds. ... | Read More
Alexandria Virginia has created anti-smoking signs to discourage people from smoking in public playgrounds. ... | Read More
SUCCESS STORIES
People everywhere are taking action – and they’re making a difference. From developing better eating and exercise habits to encouraging others to quit smoking, folks all across the nation are banding together to help make this country healthy. Read these three stories of success and find your inspiration to improve the health of your community.
Louisiana Takes Action
Louisiana is one of the most resilient states in the nation, with a rich, unique culture and history, and a dynamic populace. Unfortunately, Louisianans have poor health overall as evidenced by its consistently low ranking among all states in America’s Health Rankings. Again this year, Louisiana is ranked 49th, consistent with their ranking since 1990.
Live Well STL
With support from United Health Foundation and the National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH), the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition together with the Midwest Health Initiative, developed Live Well STL, a shared community plan to support St. Louis area residents in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
Built off two nationally recognized frameworks for assessing health status, including America’s Health Rankings, MaineHealth’s Health Index Initiative was developed as a first step toward creating a unique platform to support MaineHealth’s vision of working together so that Maine’s communities are the healthiest in America.
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Individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve the health of our states - as nominated by their peers.
Read about the joint Association of State and Territorial Health Officials / United Health Foundation program to create a learning collaborative that lets states learn from the successes of others.
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