Twenty-eight hospitals in New York City have taken a commendable step to support mothers who choose to breastfeed by signing on to "Latch on NYC." Read our latest Rapid Response for a media round-up of this issue, along with talking points to respond to coverage.
Our annual grassroots advocacy day took place on May 16th in Sacramento. See our re-cap - complete with pictures and tweets - of the exciting and inspiring events that took place, and get updates on the issues we highlighted in our ENACT Day Agenda.
Promoting physical activity in after-school programs, a toolkit for communities to stand up against the fast food industry, and summaries of successful Safe Routes to School programs are just some of the new resources that we've rounded up this month.
Last Wednesday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a bold move that would put public health ahead of corporate profits. If passed, food service establishments-including restaurants, fast food chains, and movie theaters-would be prohibited from selling sugar-sweetened beverages in serving sizes that exceed 16 ounces. The responses, predictably, have been mixed. Read our latest Rapid Response for a media round-up of this issue, along with talking points to respond to coverage and ways to take action today.
Two newsworthy items debuted this month, launching the issue of chronic disease-and what can be done to reverse current trends-into the media. A new report by the Institute of Medicine, Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention, laid out key recommendations and strategies for preventing chronic disease. Following on its heels was The Weight of the Nation, a 4-part HBO documentary highlighting the scope of the problem, and the myriad contributing factors. Read our latest Rapid Response alert for an analysis of the news coverage these resources received.
Strategic Alliance extends our gratitude to Senators Boxer and Feinstein for signing-on in support of the Prevention and Public Health Fund, our nation's greatest source of dedicated prevention funding. Their willingness to visibly support the Fund is much appreciated by the many communities throughout the State who are benefiting from the resources its provides--through more walkable and bikeable communities, increased access to healthy foods, and tobacco-free environments.
Learn more about Healthy Transportation Planning, an issue we'll be highlighting at ENACT Day 2012, Strategic Alliance's annual grassroots advocacy day. We've provided background information, a round-up of related news coverage, and talking points for avocates to help make the case.
Learn more about Protecting Physical Fitness Testing, an issue we'll be highlighting at ENACT Day 2012, Strategic Alliance's annual grassroots advocacy day. We've provided background information, a round-up of related news coverage, and talking points for avocates to help make the case.
Learn more about Reducing Stigma from School Lunch Participation, an issue we'll be highlighting at ENACT Day 2012, Strategic Alliance's annual grassroots advocacy day. We've provided background information, a round-up of related news coverage, and talking points for avocates to help make the case.
Learn more about Removing Sports Drinks from School, an issue we'll be highlighting at ENACT Day 2012, Strategic Alliance's annual grassroots advocacy day. We've provided background information, a round-up of related news coverage, and talking points for avocates to help make the case.
