Kids are Agents for Change: How to Engage Students in Advocacy
Published April 12, 2017 1660 Views
By: Jenn Beideman, Healthi Kids Policy & Research Associate The Healthi Kids Coalition brings together parents, students, community organizations, local businesses and universities to advocate for healthier more active kids in Rochester and Monroe County. We know, that in order to work toge...
Healthi Headlines - March 2017
Published March 24, 2017 1121 Views
FLHSA is now Common Ground Health We're thrilled to share that the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency is now Common Ground Health! Common Ground Health is a regional health planning organization that brings together diverse stakeholders to transform health and health care in our region....
Healthi Headlines - February 2017
Published February 27, 2017 1214 Views
Healthi Kids' Play Advocacy to be Shared at Two National Conferences Healthi Kids' Jenn Beideman will share how the PlayROCs movement has grown in Rochester at the Active Living Research Conference in February and the US Play Coalition's Value of Play Conference in April. Her presen...
Connections: Understanding SNAP and promoting access to healthy food
Published February 6, 2017 1284 Views
The New York Times set off a kind of firestorm with a front-page story on food stamps, or SNAP benefits. The story pushed the claim that soft drinks are the number one purchase for households that use SNAP. It turns out that the Times did a rather loose job at interpreting the data, and critics...
Healthi Headlines - January 2017
Published January 24, 2017 1268 Views
Healthi Kids' 2016 Year in Review 2016 was a big year for the Healthi Kids team, we've accomplished a lot in moving forward our change agenda. From summer meals, active schools, healthier school meals, fostering family engagement, and building a walkable, bikeable, and playable cit...
Eating Healthy in the Winter
Published January 19, 2017 1171 Views
Eating Healthy in the Winter Tips of what fresh fruits and vegetables to eat and where to find them The cold winter months mean that some delicious fruits and vegetables are now in season. Don’t miss out on the chance to add some color and warmth to your plates this year all while keeping a he...
Playworks Video: Play is transforming children and adults in the City of Rochester
Published January 10, 2017 1164 Views
Play Works for Rochester A huge thanks to Playworks is in order for highlighting our work with the Greater Rochester Health Foundation and the Rochester City School District to ensure every child has active daily recess and a positive play environment. Check out their great new video and blog...
Rochester named a Bicycle Friendly Community
Published January 10, 2017 1218 Views
Rochester named a Bicycle Friendly Community Rochester has been named a 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists! The city earned a bronze award over all for bicycle friendly initiatives. Thank you to the League of American Bicyclists for mentioning our efforts to...