USDA Farm to School local food procurement guru, Christina Conell, breaks down the how to’s of finding and buying local food. We’ll cover a few procurement basics and then focus […]

This is part of the America Walks 2016 webinar series, "Tools for the Field." There are a wealth of resources available to the walking movement. From webinars to toolkits to step-by-step guides, these tools provide the information and guidance necessary to take the first step on the path to a walkable America. Join America Walks as […]

This seminar is the fourth in a five-part series on "Bridging the Food Industry-Public Health Divide: A Guide to More Effective Engagement and Policies.” The seminar series is held in […]

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Learn more from Action for Healthy Kids about school breakfast grant opportunities. Click here to register

Learn more about Action for Healthy Kids' Game on Grants. Click here to register

America Walks will explore how the idea of tactical urbanism is instrumental to creating communities that promote enjoyable and accessible PA. Register here

Register for this webinar on Wednesday, March 9th from 4:00-4:30 pm to learn more about growing your school garden.

Hear how two local school districts have implemented Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. Sue Baldwin of Buffalo will be a panelist. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/388968003823204353

Parents are largely an untapped resource in the movement towards healthier schools. When valued, properly equipped and empowered, parents serve as effective change agents to create healthy school environments. This […]

Register for this webinar to learn more about applying for the HealthierUS School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms initiative. Click here to register

The OPCE and its partner, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, will be hosting a CHSC grantee webinar on Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAP). The primary audience of this […]

This webinar will explore how zoning and land use laws can impact changes to the built environment that facilitate active living in the community. The information is based on the largest nationwide evaluation of zoning codes for jurisdictions located in the most populous 471 U.S. counties. The presentation will discuss how public health practitioners and […]

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Is your community thinking about applying for a 2016 TIGER grant? Are you looking for help and support in preparing the best possible grant application?

Hear about the different ways to incorporate school gardens into your farm to school program as well as how schools are successfully procuring school garden produce for their meal programs.

This spring, USDAâ??s Office of Community Food Systems will host a four-part webinar series focused on integrating farm to school strategies in native communities. Each webinar will feature a guest […]

Have you ever wondered how you can leverage the purchasing power of food to improve the health of your community? Join the Food & Health Network and the Broome County […]

Experiential education is an important component of successful farm to school programs. This webinar will help you plan for your farm to school educational efforts and brainstorm food, agriculture, and […]

Complete Streets are making their way across the country. In 2015, over 60 communities passed Complete Streets policies, bringing the total policy number to 885 nationwide. Learn which policies stood […]

Whether you currently have active volunteers or are looking to utilize the help of new volunteers, you'll walk away with tips and ideas on how volunteers can provide an extra helping hand or a needed, valuable skill set when it comes to school wellness efforts. Click here to register

This is part of the America Walks 2016 webinar series "The Call to Action in Action." The release of the Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking & Walkable Communities […]

A truly facilitating community is one in which health promotion activities are as accessible to people with disability as they are to people without disability. Hosted by the National Physical […]

This webinar will consist of short presentations of different approaches to helping people eat better: behavior change, social marketing, (food and) nutrition education, and health promotion. Each presentation will define […]

Building on the conversation started at the January CHSC Convening, we invite you to join the OPCE and Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG) for a training on framing. This webinar […]

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has partnered with the CDCâ??s Environmental Health Tracking Branch to host an innovative virtual conference to: 1) raise awareness and knowledge about […]

Join the OPCE and Robert Johnson from PedNet for a webinar on Complete Streets (CS) Policy Development. This webinar will highlight concrete, actionable steps that will help you to get […]

The webinar, hosted by America Walks and the National Association of Regional Councils, will examine how federal transportation funding is allocated through regional councils and how to access it for […]

Learn about Walk and Bike to School programs that will get your kids moving and help them start their day ready to learn while also offering a great way to […]

Learn about Walk and Bike to School programs that will get your kids moving and help them start their day ready to learn while also offering a great way to […]

Learn about Walk and Bike to School programs that will get your kids moving and help them start their day ready to learn while also offering a great way to […]

Learn about Walk and Bike to School programs that will get your kids moving and help them start their day ready to learn while also offering a great way to […]

Learn about Walk and Bike to School programs that will get your kids moving and help them start their day ready to learn while also offering a great way to […]

As part of its 2016 Webinar Series, America Walks will highlight the great work that has been done since the launch of the Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking […]

As part of its 2016 Webinar Series, America Walks will highlight the great work that has been done since the launch of the Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking […]

As part of its 2016 Webinar Series, America Walks will highlight the great work that has been done since the launch of the Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking […]

As part of its 2016 Webinar Series, America Walks will highlight the great work that has been done since the launch of the Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking […]

As part of its 2016 Webinar Series, America Walks will highlight the great work that has been done since the launch of the Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking […]

Voices for Healthy Kids staff will present key message research findings and coalition approaches to move physical activity policy forward at the state and local level. Their polling has identified […]

Voices for Healthy Kids staff will present key message research findings and coalition approaches to move physical activity policy forward at the state and local level. Their polling has identified […]

Voices for Healthy Kids staff will present key message research findings and coalition approaches to move physical activity policy forward at the state and local level. Their polling has identified […]

To advance school wellness policies and practices takes time, guts, and vision for real efforts to take place. The Public Health Institute's (PHI) Center for Wellness and Nutrition and California […]

Please join us on Thursday, May 19 from 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm ET for a webinar on Healthy Food Retail: Strategies to Improve the Food Retail Environment, hosted by New […]

Access to drinking water in schools is part of a supportive school nutrition environment. Providing access to drinking water gives students a healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages, helps to increase students' overall water consumption, and maintain hydration which is important for learning. Presenters from the CDC, Harvard, and UC San Francisco will describe the benefits […]

Join APHA, the Tulane Prevention Research Center, and Tulane Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health for an interactive discussion about how to engage diverse communities in obesity prevention. Learn how to identify and describe the various community-level factors that not only influence eating, activity and body weight, but also what resources are available […]

Join APHA, the Tulane Prevention Research Center, and Tulane Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health for an interactive discussion about how to engage diverse communities in obesity prevention. […]

In honor of Bike Month, this webinar brings three perspectives on how to help families bicycle together: Family Biking Workshops and classes for all stages of family biking; Parent/youth summer […]

APHA and ecoAmerica are co-sponsoring a four-part webinar series investigating the health impacts of climate change. The series explores the connection between climate change and key areas of our health: allergies and asthma; health risks in children; mental health; and transportation and healthy community design as a mitigation approach. In the third webinar of the […]

Hosted by Voices for Healthy Kids, the National Complete Streets Coalition, and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, this webinar will cover transportation planning basics, complete streets policies, and […]

This is part of the America Walks 2016 webinar series "The Call to Action in Action." The release of the Surgeon General's Call to Action on Walking & Walkable Communities in […]

Hosted by Voices for Healthy Kids, this webinar will focus on the physical education and health provisions of the recently-passed federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Click […]

Join America's best-known Walking Champion, Mark Fenton, for an inspiring presentation on why walking and walkability matter. A former competitive race-walker, Mark will explain why walking has been central to […]

One of the many consumer interests in local is that without having to travel 1000s of miles, local food can be fresher. To get food fastest from field to retail […]

This webinar will provide strategies on tailoring community health initiatives to address health inequities and enhance sustainability, including how to practice authentic community engagement. Presenters will share steps for identifying and overcoming barriers and unintended consequences that priority populations may face from community interventions. Presenters, including fellow CHSC grantee Bronx Health REACH/Institute for Family Health, […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a webinar on Monday, June 27, 2016, to review the Nutrition Facts Labeling Final Rules and what industry needs to know about […]

America Walks and the Center for Transportation Excellence have announced a new online webinar and training series. The series will provide advocates with the knowledge, training, and tools to launch Local Ballot Initiatives.These initiatives support projects and infrastructure related to improving transit for developing walkable communities. The series will begin with an informational webinar that […]

Cities across the country are becoming more involved in Summer Nutrition Programs. City agencies often sponsor summer sites, and city leaders are increasing the visibility of summer food by promoting […]

America Walks, in partnership with the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and YMCA of the USA, is excited to offer a chance to go back to school and measure […]

Join America Walks for the free webinar, Friends and Allies of the Walking Movement on July 14th at 2pm Eastern, 11am Pacific as we explore how to connect with possible new partners in the work towards making America a great place to walk. We will hear about how to learn and grow with and from […]

Join the Center for Science in the Public Interest for the fifth webinar in their 2016 Healthy Retail Webinar Series about habits. Because habits are unconscious and automatic, we often […]

In the first presentation, you will learn the origin, history, successes and failures of the Walk with a Doc program - a unique example of a successful community-clinical linkage program that is now in 245 sites across the United States and in 5 other countries. Speaker: Dr. David Sabgir, Founding CEO Walk With a Doc. […]

Join the OPCE and Robert Johnson from PedNet for a webinar on Pedestrian Design 101. In this webinar, participants will learn about the basics of slowing traffic, accommodating non-motorized transportation […]

The Including People with Disabilities: Public Health Workforce Competencies outline recent advances in knowledge and practice skills public health professionals need to include people with disabilities in the core public […]

Join for the sixth and final webinar in CSPI's 2016 Healthy Retail Webinar Series. The topic will be impulse buys. Because impulse buys can be automatic, we often don't notice […]

The fifth webinar in America Walks' "Walking College" series reviews public policy and private marketplace strategies to increase walkability. Mark Fenton presents. Learn more and register here

Presentation 1: Features in Grocery Stores that Motivate Shoppers to Buy Healthier Foods. This presentation will describe results from a recently published study that examined features in grocery stores shoppers […]

This webinar will discuss how complex research results can be translated to inform practice and policy. Presenters will describe appropriate study designs and methods for dissemination and implementation research. Principles […]

Learn about youth engagement at the local, regional, and state levels; how kids of all ages are influencing their community in positive ways; and how your community can engage youth, […]

Now is the time to review, update and implement your district's local school wellness policy. Join Action for Healthy Kids and USDA's Team Nutrition in this timely and informative webinar […]

You know we need to increase walking and improve walkability; you've developed leadership, coalition-building, and communication skills; you understand the built-environment components of a walkable community and how to interact […]

To clarify the USDA's final rules, the Alliance will be co-hosting a webinar on September 1 with representatives from the USDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click […]

Due to high demand, the Alliance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have scheduled a second webinar on Sept. 7 about the local […]

The Common Market partners with food service management companies to reach vulnerable communities and scale impact for sustainable farms. Through these partnerships, we can leverage the purchasing power of food service operations to re-invest in rural communities. In this webinar, you will learn more about specific tools and initiatives to measure and promote local procurement […]

Walkability and good public transit are natural partners because together they provide a reliable, supportive infrastructure for people to live well without a car. Learn about the power of combining […]

Join Healthy Eating Research, Boise State University, and the Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods project for the release of a new report: "School Fundraising Policies and Practices: A Shifting Landscape." […]

Join the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) and OPCE for a webinar addressing Complete Streets (CS) on Main Streets. During this webinar, DOT will provide an overview of the NYS […]

Hosted by Action for Healthy Kids, this monthly series will address a variety of topics aimed at improving the school wellness environment. Beginning in September, join these calls on the […]

Join Action for Healthy Kids for their first 2016-2017 school year Wellness Wednesday Webinar to learn about how your school can implement walking and biking initiatives both in school and […]

What happens when we apply neuroscience to physical education? Academic achievement! As a pioneer of the Naperville, Illinois, P.E. program, Coach Paul Zientarski says it is important for all educators […]

RNECE-South will be discussing behavioral economics and the use of behavioral nudges within the context of healthy retail interventions. More details to follow - check out their website for more […]

Please hold this date for a performance monitoring webinar with DOH. The webinar will be recorded and as with other webinars DOH will do a brief review of the catalyst […]

This webinar will provide an overview of school improvement plans (SIP) and highlight the opportunity to leverage these plans to strengthen student health and wellness. It will describe the general process schools use to develop SIPs, the variability across school districts and states, and how the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model provides […]

It's the beginning of a new school year, which means it's time to get your Game On. AFHK's Game On program is a no-cost, step-by-step online guide that provides all the information and resources you need to build a healthy school. Join this webinar to learn about how to use Game On to build a […]

Now is the time to look at the school food environment. Join AFHK and AASA, the School Superintendents Association, in this timely and informative webinar to learn about the final […]

On Thursday, September 29 from 12:00 - 1:00 Eastern, join Community Food Centres Canada for a free webinar. What would happen if lack of funds wasnâ??t a barrier to accessing […]

Need help finding healthy food and beverage options that meet students' taste preferences and are also in alignment with your schoolâ??s budget? Let the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's NEW Smart Food Planner be your go-to resource for sample menus and recipes for School Breakfast, Lunch, Supper, Summer Meals, and Snacks. Join Share Our Strength […]

School staff: WE HEARD YOU. For years, you have been asking for a one-stop shop for school health. Now, AFHK has made one available! Designed using your feedback, you can […]

Working with an equity lens is an intentional decision and can be a difficult process for an organization to undergo. During this webinar, leaders from the Colorado Trust, Consumer Health […]

Healthy schools need healthy role models. When students see staff practicing what they preach, they are more likely to want to practice those healthy behaviors themselves. It's important for all […]

Different environments or types of communities offer different opportunities and challenges for promoting walking and walkability. One of the most common questions sent to America Walks is about resources available […]

For over 9 years, researchers at the Institute for Health Research and Policy

Join AFHK to learn more on how to successfully incorporate breakfast in the classroom models in secondary schools. Hear the pros and cons of this successful model and strategies for […]

With Doug Davis, Burlington School Food Project; and Alex Emmott, Oakland Unified School District. In celebration of National Farm to School Month, join the webinar to learn about resources from […]

Building on the successful webinar series from last fall, we will explore how to ensure that school employee wellness practices become part of the culture of a school and/or district. Click here to register

Building on the successful webinar series from last fall, Kaiser Permanente will explore how to ensure that school employee wellness practices become part of the culture of a school and/or […]

What's the best approach for accomplishing your school wellness goals? Who's who at your school, and how can teamwork help you? How can wellness policies help you achieve your goals? […]

Building capacity for collective impact is critical for funders, backbone leaders, and others working together to address complex social problems in communities. Drawing on learnings from The Rider-Pool Foundationâ??s Collective […]

Does your school promote health and wellness for your students? Get recognized and receive funding for your efforts by applying for the HealthierUS School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms (HUSSC:SL) initiative with […]

On November 7, join John Auerbach from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a webinar on Safe Routes to School as a community-wide intervention with a 5-year […]

Childhood obesity prevalence rates have steadily risen throughout the last several decades along with many associated proposed solutions at every level from the family circle to the national arena. In […]

Discover quick and easy ways to share nutrition education messaging and increase awareness of healthy eating among students and parents. Both messaging and methods of distribution will be discussed on […]

Stress and burnout is one of the leading issues facing teachers and staff in schools today; join Kaiser Permanente to learn how to create practices and trauma informed systems to […]

When operating and managing the School Meals Programs, every cent counts. Increasing buying power by joining or forming a buying group is one way to secure better price points and […]

Food businesses must understand factors influencing food trends in order to successfully navigate them. Those factors -- including consumer attitudes, health beliefs, the economy, and flavor profiles -- shape the […]

Currently, states around the country are working to develop state plans to implement the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA recognizes the need for schools to support the whole child […]

For your school wellness program to be successful, it is vital to engage key groups of volunteers to support your action plan and be partners in your efforts. These key […]

Walking is a great way to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine. One way to make sure you are getting the recommended amount of steps is to turn […]

Working with unions representing teachers and school staff is critical for successful and sustainable school employee wellness; learn how to form and maintain these partnerships and why they can benefit […]

Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) strategies empower communities to create great places - whether itâ??s new amenities, programming, art, or design changes - LQC is a process that helps create great places that highlight local assets and attract people.This webinar will explore LQC approaches to streets as critical public "places" that can lend richness to the […]

Join Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, nutrition watchdog and outspoken obesity expert, for this one-hour webinar that will explore how policy can best be applied to encourage healthier eating and better health. […]

This webinar will explore how to co-create learning priorities, learning plans that determine the activities required to create a continuous cycle of dialogue, and a learning culture that allows for […]

This webinar, hosted by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, will introduce the concept of Safe Routes to Healthy Food, or how to overcome transportation barriers to accessing nutritious […]

Understanding prevalence and trend estimates for childhood obesity is essential to informing research, policies and interventions. However, different survey or measurement approaches can produce different prevalence rates and trends, painting […]

A recent National Fruit & Vegetable Alliance Report Card evaluates critical policies and programs impacting fruit and vegetable availability and consumption over the past ten years. Overall, the positive impact […]

More than 75% of the sodium Americans consume comes from processed and restaurant foods, not the salt shaker. Reducing sodium intake requires increased availability of lower sodium packaged and restaurant […]

Do students at your school regularly select healthy options offered with school meals? If not, don't fret. We can nudge students to make healthy choices by making our lunchrooms smarter. On this AFHK webinar, Learn about the Smarter Lunchrooms movement and explore strategies to spruce up your school cafeteria in ways that will inspire kids […]

NPAS hosts monthly webinars on the 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00 pm. The December call topic is transportation connections and health impact assessment. Click here to join their […]

This webinar will explore the use of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) as a tool to help plan and design communities that will meet existing needs and anticipate future benefits to […]

Join OPCE for our upcoming Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Change webinar. During this webinar, we will explore how a PSE approach can help to create sustainable, comprehensive measures to […]

Join AFHK to learn about the latest trends and resources for your school Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan (CSPAP) to keep your students moving throughout the school year. Experts recommend […]

Join Action for Healthy Kids to learn about the latest trends and resources for your schools Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan (CSPAP) to keep your students moving throughout the school […]

Join America Walks and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy for a policy briefing that will explore what's anticipated in federal trail, walking, and biking policy as the new Congress and Trump administration prepare […]

Learn how to create a communications strategy, including a competitive analysis, audience evaluation, and editorial calendar. A calendar invitation has been shared with all coodinators.

The benefits of walking are many and widespread. From personal, physical and mental health, to strengthening relationships and engaging community members, walking is a powerful tool. Join America Walks for […]

Join Action for Healthy Kids to learn how our new SuperFit School Challenge can help your school raise funds, energize your school community and teach your students healthy physical activities and nutrition education. We'll take you through this new program that gives your kids, and your school's fundraising efforts, a healthy advantage. Click here to […]

The Office of Safe and Healthy Students invites you to participate in a series of webinars on the U.S. Department of Educationâ??s recently issued Non-Regulatory Guidance on the Student Support […]

Join for the first webinar of a three-part series for APHA and its Affiliate members about the Plan4Health Initiative, and the importance of planning and public health to create the […]

Learn about the AFHK School Health Portal including how to apply for grants, form your school health team, complete a school health assessment, develop and track your action plan, plan […]

Learn about policies and regulations related to the school food environment and get ideas and resources for healthy fundraisers and celebrations, snack programs and non-food rewards. Click here to register

The Office of Safe and Healthy Students invites you to participate in a series of webinars on the U.S. Department of Education's recently issued Non-Regulatory Guidance on the Student Support […]

This webinar will look at the importance of your organizationâ??s website, how the content is created and framed and the importance of analytics. Weâ??ll also take a look at key […]

This webinar will look at the importance of your organization's website, how the content is created and framed and the importance of analytics. We'll also take a look at key […]

You've worked hard to promote health and wellness in your school or district. Now, it's time to get recognized for your efforts. Become recognized as a health promoting school by […]

Walkable communities are the most successful when people come together to create a place where every person has safe, accessible and enjoyable active transportation. What kind of coalitions and partnerships […]

Grants.gov is the website where federal grant-making agencies go to post grant funding opportunities and where the public goes to find and apply for those opportunities. The goal of the […]

Get ready to celebrate National Nutrition Month and School Breakfast Week in March. Learn creative ways to celebrate National School Breakfast Week during March 6 - 10, 2017 and all […]

The Office of Safe and Healthy Students invites you to participate in a series of webinars on the U.S. Department of Educationâ??s recently issued Non-Regulatory Guidance on the Student Support […]

What's the connection between public health and Complete Streets? And how can professionals in public health and transportation work together to create streets that are safe and convenient for a […]

The U.S. Department of Agricultureâ??s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the availability of $27 million in grants to strengthen market opportunities for local and regional food producers and businesses […]

This American Academy of Pediatrics 60-minute webinar on February 16 focuses on improving payment for pediatric obesity care. This is the second in a 2-webinar series focused on the results […]

This RWJF Connect webinar is part of the ongoing series to help

Action for Healthy Kids is proud to work with schools nationwide to promote the 5th annual Every Kid Healthy Weekâ?¢- an annual focus on making schools healthier places. Every Kid […]

There is great power in properly maintained and used financial records. This webinar series by National Good Food Network (NGFN) is key to unlocking that power. Book keeping and financial […]

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) will host two free webinars to help agencies understand how to collect and use bicycling and walking count data. Part One of the […]

Join this AFHK webinar to learn about their Game On grants including specific grant details, eligible states and helpful application tips. Click here to register

How might you use the County Health Rankings release as an opportunity to spur action in your community? Each year, the Rankings release receives media attention in national, regional and […]

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) will host two free webinars to help agencies understand how to collect and use bicycling and walking count data. Part Two of the […]

Looking to expand your community activities to promote healthy active living for children and prevent childhood obesity in early childhood settings? Join this webinar to learn more about community-driven approaches […]

There is great power in properly maintained and used financial records. This webinar series by National Good Food Network (NGFN) is key to unlocking that power. Book keeping and financial […]

The Exceed tool (http://www.exceedtool.com/) is a new resource that provides guidance on how to include healthy food service guidelines in your food service contracts. This session will describe the RFP […]

There is great power in properly maintained and used financial records. This webinar series by National Good Food Network (NGFN) is key to unlocking that power. Book keeping and financial […]

Partnerships between local law enforcement and Summer Nutrition Programs can foster healthier community relations and keep children safe and engaged while enjoying a healthy meal when school is out. Additionally, […]

We will give an overview of the current social media landscape, then will follow with a closer review and training of Twitter and Facebook. Weâ??ll also discuss how to address […]

There is great power in properly maintained and used financial records. This webinar series by National Good Food Network (NGFN) is key to unlocking that power. Book keeping and financial […]

In this webinar, County Health Rankings will share information about what is new in this yearâ??s Rankings release. Participants will learn about new measures, changes to existing measures, and new […]

It's not always easy to find places or the time to be physically active but every individual has the right to walk. Learn how walking can be prioritized in communities […]

Game On activities can be a great way to get volunteers involved in your schoolâ??s wellness plan. Join this Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Wednesday webinar for tips on how […]

There is great power in properly maintained and used financial records. This webinar series by National Good Food Network (NGFN) is key to unlocking that power. Book keeping and financial […]

Summer and afterschool meals donâ??t have to be boring, bland, or repetitive! The quality of meals plays a critical role in the success of the Summer and Afterschool Meal Programs […]

Summer and afterschool meals don't have to be boring, bland, or repetitive. The quality of meals plays a critical role in the success of the Summer and Afterschool Meal Programs […]

For the first time, the federal government has stepped in to limit unhealthy food and beverage marketing in schools. On July 29, 2016, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

Join Plan4Health for the second webinar of a three-part series to learn about the Plan4Health Initiative, and the importance of planning and public health to create the healthiest nation. Presenters […]

There is great power in properly maintained and used financial records. This webinar series by National Good Food Network (NGFN) is key to unlocking that power. Book keeping and financial […]

Learn how teachers, principals, district administrators and states have found ways to make breakfast an integral part of the school day. Click here to register

Health inequities are produced through the unequal structuring of opportunities and outcomes based on race, class, gender, and other structural determinants. Systems of oppression including white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism […]

This intermediate-level webinar will present comprehensive strategies to improve community design standards that encourage walking, biking, and active transportation. Presenters will share how increased physical activity has been vital in helping underserved populations on both a local and national level; and how to engage stakeholders in a position to improve health disparities, and incorporate health […]

Libraries and museums provide a perfect setting for the Afterschool Meal Program. Learn from advocates, libraries, and museums strategies for making afterschool meals work at these community locations. Click here […]

This program will enhance participants' understanding of culture, self-cultural awareness and diversity. There will be discussions examining the impact of these issues in the workplace, as well as the benefits of cultural diversity and sensitivity in the workplace. Aspects of best practices will be outlined to help participants learn how to manage roadblocks to cultural […]

This presentation will review the process for developing the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, including the role of the Advisory Committee and the role of the […]

There is great power in properly maintained and used financial records. This webinar series by National Good Food Network (NGFN) is key to unlocking that power. Book keeping and financial […]

Walkability is at the cornerstone of creating neighborhoods that are vital and vibrant, allowing all members of a community to enjoy health, social and economic benefits in a variety of […]

As Every Kid Healthy Week approaches, join Action for Healthy Kids to learn more about the resources AFHK provides to help schools manage volunteer recruitment, registration and engagement for events. […]

There is great power in properly maintained and used financial records. This webinar series by National Good Food Network (NGFN) is key to unlocking that power. Book keeping and financial […]

FRAC will be releasing new data on schools and districts participating in the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2016-2017 school year. Community eligibility allows high poverty schools to offer free […]

This webinar will explore creative and effective innovations happening in the realm of young people and bicycling. Speakers will discuss programming and education efforts that relate to youth bicycling, describing […]

America Walks and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) - Lakeshore Foundation are excited to announce a webinar to kick-off a new micro-grant program. This program will award grantees up to $1,500.00 for projects related to supporting disability inclusion strategies that make healthier choices the easier choices for all people in […]

How do Complete Streets and Vision Zero fit into a comprehensive planning approach? And what can planners and advocates do to support Transportation Equity in community development? Join the National […]

More than 75% of the sodium Americans consume comes from processed and restaurant foods before salt is added at the table, leaving little choice for consumers trying to limit their […]

Our kids consume an average of seven hours of screen media per day. Reducing screen time can help children be more physically active, have a healthier diet and perform better […]

Through this training, participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and ability to become culturally competent public health professionals, develop an understanding of the difference between implicit and explicit bias, increase […]

As funds for infrastructure development become increasingly limited, it is important that cities are making decisions that maximize the impact of each dollar spent. This means that cities have become […]

The Food Action and Research Center is hosting a webinar on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the opportunity it creates to provide access to school breakfast, as well […]

In its four years, Active Schools (formerly Let's Move! Active Schools) has enrolled almost 23,000 K-12 schools serving over 12 million students. Active Schools had heeded the call to make […]

The Center for Science in the Public Interest will be hosting a webinar Thursday April 20th at 1:00 pm addressing healthy meetings. The webinar is geared towards meeting planners and […]

APHA believes in the power of evidence - and using data to inspire change -to create healthier communities for all. That's why we're proud to announce a new website exploring […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionâ??s (CDC's) Health Impact in Five Years, or HI-5 (high-five) initiative, highlights a list of non-clinical, community-wide approaches with a proven track record. Each […]

Learn how climate change strategies can improve community design and transportation practices. Presenters will discuss approaches to support healthy, equitable communities. This is the third webinar supporting the American Public […]

Communities experiencing the greatest health inequities often have the least power to influence the institutions, decisions, and resource allocations that significantly impact health outcomes. Health equity approaches should consider power […]

Hosted by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, this webinar will explore effective strategies for collecting and using relevant data at local, regional, and state levels. Speakers will discuss […]

This Action for Healthy Kids webinar will demonstrate how to successfully serve healthy snacks to students during the school day. Click here to register

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) recognizes the critical impact chronic absenteeism has on student success. Multiple levers exist in the law for supporting efforts to address chronic absenteeism. For […]

Join AFHK for tips and ideas on how to recognize and thank all your awesome volunteers for their hard work this year and empower them to become even more engaged […]

Preserving and maintaining our outdoor spaces is a major responsibilty, especially in rural communities where trails and other areas are opportunities not only for physical activity but also for transit […]

Snacks can make or break a healthy diet for both adults and kids. The right snacks can supply our bodies with nutrients we wouldn't normally eat during meals and give students the energy need to learn and focus during class. Join this AFHK webinar to learn from schools across the country on ways to successfully […]

Communicating about equity is virtually unlike any other strategic communications enterprise. It must consider the various counter narratives (e.g., equality, undeservingness, merit) that shape the public conversation as well as […]

The National Complete Streets Coalition and America Walks are co-hosting the fourth webinar in the Implementation and Equity 201: The Path Forward to Complete Streets series, which will explore how […]

APP Learning Collaborative Kick-Off: Health Communications May 24th, 11:30pm-1:00pm EDT Public healthcare practitioners must not only find communications solutions that deliver information about their services, but build dynamic, sustainable relationships […]

The increasing prevalence and severity of environmental, political, and humanitarian emergencies are prompting governments and communities to think more about where their food will come from in such situations, and […]

Mark your calendar! Smart Growth America's annual review of the best Complete Streets policies of the last year comes out on Thursday, June 8, 2017. This year they are excited […]

Do you ever find yourself wishing you had the skills to turn your data into more compelling charts or graphics? OPCE is hosting a data visualization webinar to just this! […]

When talking about opportunities to walk, knowing where to walk is key. Data and mapping tools are plenty and can be useful in making the argument for walkable communities and […]

The conditions in which we are born, live, learn, play and age exercise a powerful influence on the health of individuals and communities. By critically examining the role of neighborhood conditions, education, income/wealth, and the socio-political climate, this training will strengthen participantsâ?? understanding of the social determinants of health and their role in shaping health […]

How can we promote health equity work within a changing policy environment? Join the next Network Commons discussion, hosted by PHI's Build Healthy Places Network, where three leading experts with […]

The social pattern of low physical activity participation rates is similar to that of other social determinants of health. This presentation will explore the historic potential root causes of physical […]

The purpose of this webinar is to provide a practical framework along with insights and strategies for ensuring that community health improvement efforts have a lasting, sustainable impact. Awardee presenters will share examples of facilitators and barriers to creating sustainability within their projects. They will also discuss how the community and partners can take ownership […]

The National Complete Streets Coalition is pleased to announce its brand new Safe Streets Academy, a program designed to help jurisdictions transform their commitment to traffic safety into practice. The […]

Ensuring students have access to healthy school meals, nutrition education and physical education is a key strategy for supporting their academic success and health. As states develop and implement their […]

The National Complete Streets Coalition is excited to continue their monthly webinar series designed to help professionals from a variety of disciplines put Complete Streets into action. Join for the […]

Health equity is a value, process, practice, and outcome.(1) As health equity field-building efforts deepen and expand, practitioners face the task of transforming the conceptual to the practical. Given this, […]

This webinar is designed for a hospital food service and community benefit audience but relevant to all organizations, agencies, and individuals seeking to assist institutions in using their purchasing power […]

St. Paul, Minnesota was selected as the host of the 2017 National Walking Summit for its recent innovation and progress with walkability. Hear from local experts and walking champions about some of the exciting things going on in their city and what you can expect to see at the Summit in September. Click here to […]

Join PolicyLink, The Food Trust, and Reinvestment Fund for an interactive webinar to tour the newly redesigned Healthy Food Access Portal! The refreshed site features new and refined resources to […]

From problem identification to developing solutions, community voice and leadership are key to generating effective, community competent interventions. The knowledge and wisdom of community residents are some of the most […]

It's the 20th anniversary of America Walks and we're celebrating our birthday by looking back at the growth of the organization and the walking movement. Join us for a free […]

CHSC School and Community Coordinators are invited to please join us on Wednesday July 26th from 2-3pm for an OPCE webinar on Implementing Farm to Institution Efforts in the Context […]

We're gearing up for the 2017 National Walking Summit and excited by what's developing. Get a sneak peak at some of the presenters and programs that will be available in […]

Cities across the U.S. are building more, and higher-quality bike lane networks - resulting in more riders, and increased safety for those taking to two wheels on our cities' streets. […]

Led by New Entry Sustainable Farming Project staff, this webinar will provide an overview on the USDA's Community Food Projects grant program, including program goals, applicant eligibility, the importance of […]

Do you ever feel like the Lone Ranger in your school wellness efforts? Have you wondered how to bring your local wellness policy to life and gain the engagement of […]

APHA believes in working with the transportation sector to create equitable and healthy transportation policies and practices. Since its release in 2015, the Transportation and Health Tool has been an […]

This call will include a panel from Tennessee to share about food service efforts in the state park restaurants in partnership with US Healthful Food Council/Eat Real TN (https://eatreal.org/) and […]

In July 2016, the USDA updated requirements for school wellness policies. As a result, school districts have been updating and strengthening their policies. Please join the Alliance for a webinar […]

Learn about opportunities and best practices for utilizing farm to school initiatives to support learning and development for every child. Hear success stories from leaders of programs across the country who are serving students with special needs. Click here to register

During this webinar, the guide's authors, Ryan Martinson and Tyler Golly, along with other bikeway planners and engineers, will give participants an insider's look at what design guidance is provided […]

With the emergence of advanced new technologies, we have reached a pivotal point in transportation planning. How will technologies such as connected and autonomous vehicles change the way we design […]

Please join the Alliance for a webinar focused on implementing school wellness policies following the USDAâ??s final rule. This webinar will highlight local perspectives, featuring speakers from California Project LEAN, […]

Are you looking for ways to pump up your physical education class to include more moderate to vigorous activity? Join AFHK's first Wellness Wednesday webinar of the year to explore […]

This webinar is intended for food system practitioners interested in commissioning an economic impact assessment. It will introduce attendees to the concept and provide an overview of different tools to […]

Join OPCE for a hands-on webinar on developing and promoting your successes. Bring your notebook (or computer) and let's start writing your story - We will share tools, and lessons […]

Join the National Farm to School Network to learn about current federal legislative activities and state policy efforts that are advancing opportunities for the expansion of farm to school in […]

Walking Towards Justice, a new social equity-inspired online discussion will be identifying potential solutions to improve walkability and the intersections of mobility, race, class, gender, and politics. The first session […]

Erin Sinisgalli, MPH, MCHES, Director of Community Health Programs at St. Peter's Health Partners, will lead this webinar and share strategies to promote sustainability, educate policy makers and other stakeholders, and work with the media to promote and publicize your work. Details to join are included in the attached document. 1. Go to https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/k2/j.php?MTID=t2254b0c2e8a74dcbdd4aad716cf9afca 2. […]

Join National Farm to School Network for a special "Farm to School Month" themed webinar to hear how states across the country are lifting up and celebrating National Farm to […]

Healthier workers are more productive, have fewer sick days, and have decreased health care costs. Given that many adults spend half their waking hours at work, the workplace can play […]

Join Action for Healthy Kids to discover the many benefits of moving school meals out of the cafeteria and before the bell. Discover the data that will support you making […]

Champions of the walking movement come from different backgrounds, sectors and viewpoints. Learn how by working together, we are stronger than ever. Click here to register

Join Action for Healthy Kids for our October Monthly AFHK Wellness Wednesday Webinar to learn how to have fun with healthy classroom parties and school celebrations. We'll share lots of […]

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Minority Health (OMH) will host a webinar, NiÃ?±os Saludables: Addressing Childhood Obesity among Latinos, with a panel of partner federal agencies […]

For a deep dive into Arts, Culture and Transportation: A Creative Placemaking Field Scan, register now for the live webinar discussion happening on October 13, 2017 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT. […]

National Institute of Food and Agriculture requests applications for the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program for fiscal year 2018. The estimated total program funding in fiscal year 2018 is […]

Private development projects and large-scale land use programs can play an important role in creating new, healthy, and equitable Complete Streets. How can developers use healthy and Complete Streets design […]

To create transportation networks that are supportive of bicycling and walking, transportation professionals should make use of existing infrastructure. This includes traffic signals and engineering treatments at intersections that can take advantage of a wide range of strategies to improve crossings. This webinar will focus on how agencies can use their traffic signals to make […]

When you think back on your school days what stands out? We'd venture to guess that one of the top memories has something to do with recess. Ask any elementary […]

The recently released second edition of the CATCH Coordination Kit includes an all-new communications section available for free at CATCH.org. Find out about the tools and resources during a CATCH webinar on October 26th at 11:00am CDT, and learn how to utilize a range of communications tactics to engage your school campus and surrounding community […]

The Food Policy Networks project at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future is delighted to welcome back the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic to introduce the new […]

In food, "innovation" often means a return to traditional cultural practices, creative adaptation of an existing idea, or reinstating traditions that use food to build community. This is one of […]

How does lead get into water and what effects can it have on children and adults? We'll provide a simple overview of plumbing, lead exposure in tap water, and the importance of appealing drinking water in schools. Click here to register

Displacement and concerns of gentrification are at the center of many debates about placemaking and development. How do we serve as responsible stewards of communities while also promoting positive change? […]

Join Action for Healthy Kids to learn about integrating movement into a well-rounded education. Movement and physical activity boosts and activates the brain, improves on-task behavior, and leaves students more […]

How should schools approach school drinking water quality? What's involved in testing for lead? Join us to learn what steps schools and districts should take to ensure that their students […]

Through the Healthy Places for Healthy People program, EPA has been helping local communities and health care officials create walkable, healthy and economically vibrant downtowns and neighborhoods that improve health, protect the environment and support economic growth. This webinar will look at the connections among economic, human and environmental health factors and present case studies […]

New York's Pedestrian Safety Action Plan includes $40 million in federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds to implement systemic pedestrian safety projects on local and county urban roads and […]

Join The Food Trust's Center for Healthy Food Access on November 15, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. EST for the second in a series of webinars featuring innovative work across the […]

Jobs, affordable housing and transportation are three pillars of providing opportunities and supporting human potential and well-being. As advocates for active transportation and connected mobility options, these pillars are essential to our work and it is important that we continue to explore ways they come together in developing healthy, active, and engaged communities. By doing […]

What should you do if you find lead in your school's water? Hear from school districts that have successfully tackled lead in school drinking water and made water first for […]

Join us on Thursday, November 16 at 12:00 p.m. ET to learn about progress made toward achieving the Healthy People 2020 Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Leading Health Indicators. You'll […]

To make the most out of your school health programs, it's essential to make the most out of your family and community volunteers and partners. These key groups may be […]

HIP is kicking off a 4-part webinar series with national experts and local health departments to discuss their work to advance health equity. Each webinar will focus on a set […]

Game On supports America's schools in creating healthier school environments. This webinar will introduce Game On to child nutrition professionals. Discover the many resources Game On offers to support your role as the healthy eating experts at your school. Click here to register

Game On supports America's schools in creating healthier school environments. This webinar will introduce Game On; provide specific examples and tips on how to integrate Game On into health and […]

On December 6, NCCOR is hosting a Connect & Explore webinar, "Introducing the Youth Compendium of Physical Activities: A Breakthrough Resource for Childhood Obesity Research." The webinar will provide information […]

Farm to school initiatives across the country are changing the way young people view and consume fresh, local foods and interact with their community. This webinar will highlight unique approaches […]

The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) Healthy Communities team will present case studies highlighting gleaning and pop up market strategies to support implementation of healthy retail projects. In addition, BNMC […]

On the second webinar of HIP's 4-part series, we'll discuss: Why working across government is key to advancing health equity; How King County (Seattle) established shared goals for equity across […]

This 90-minute webinar will highlight creative strategies from organizations across various public, private, and institutional settings in New York State that are applying food and nutrition standards in community settings. […]