Foundation Strategies to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living
Growing recognition of the nation’s obesity epidemic and its profound impact on population health has led an increasing number of health funders to identify the promotion of healthy eating and active living (HEAL) as a strategic priority. Anecdotal reports from Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Funding Partners suggest that as the level of investment committed to HEAL has increased over time, the nature of funded interventions has also changed considerably. In order to test these perceptions, GIH conducted this scan of the field to gain a clearer understanding of health foundations’ strategic approach to HEAL. Funded by The Colorado Health Foundation, the study considers foundations’ history with, current strategies for, and future plans regarding HEAL-related investments, as well as prevailing views on the value and effectiveness of these efforts.
What Natural Disasters Could Mean for Water, Agriculture, and Health
In this webinar, participants discussed the devastating impacts natural disasters have on communities across the world, focusing on examples of various natural disasters in the United States, and what these disasters have meant or could mean for food security, the environment, and human health.
Water as Part of the Commons
Part one of a two-part Creating Common Ground series on water, agriculture, and health, this webinar examined water as a part of the Commons, a shared resource upon which we all depend and for which we share responsibility.
Working at the Intersection of Healthy Eating, Active Living, and Violence Prevention
This field note describes Kaiser Permanente’s work at the intersection of obesity prevention, violence prevention/reduction, and, increasingly, social and emotional health. It focuses on Kaiser’s experience in advancing multidimensional community-based prevention efforts in Northern California, one of seven regions where it is undertaking this work.
Engaging Communities to Create Healthy Places
Engaging Communities to Create Healthy Places was held on November 13, 2013 in Denver, Colorado.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
This webinar provided opportunities for participants to learn about how two foundations are working to identify and meet the economic, social, and health needs of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
Linking Healthy Weight Interventions to School Readiness Initiatives
This webinar explored promising efforts that incorporate healthy eating and active living into school readiness initiatives.
“A Healthy America” Funders’ Meeting
“A Healthy America” Funders’ Meeting was held September 16, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
Coordinated School Health: Opportunities to Support Healthy, Active Schools
This webinar discussed innovative approaches to promoting and implementing the coordinated school health approach, as well as opportunities for funders to support coordinated school health programs, especially those focused on promoting HEAL.
Healthy Food Choices in SNAP: Financial and Other Incentives to Change Purchasing Patterns
Healthy Food Choices in SNAP: Financial and Other Incentives to Change Purchasing Patterns was held on May 14, 2013
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