Searching for Young People to Inspire Healthy Living!
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a non-profit organization founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for young people excited to share their commitment to healthy living and inspire their friends, families, schools and communities to take action and help stop childhood obesity.
STOP Obesity Alliance April E-Newsletter
Dear Reader,
Every day, parents and other caregivers are confronted with myriad questions and situations that not only are challenging and unanticipated, but for which they are unprepared.
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A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States
Webinar Examined State Trends & Upcoming Issues on Obesity & Related Chronic Diseases
The STOP Obesity Alliance hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 6, in which experts discussed state legislative activities related to obesity and weight-related chronic disease that could signal broader trends in the future. Click here to view the webinar.
Black Women’s Health Imperative
Established in 1983 as the National Black Women’s Health Project, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (Imperative) is a national non-profit organization committed to advocating for and contributing to the health and well-being of the nation’s 19.5 million Black women and girls. Since its founding, the Imperative has maintained a singular focus on promoting the health of Black women as a top priority for the community, policy makers, and researchers. With a principal office in the District of Columbia, the Imperative coordinates the efforts of a network of 40 affiliates and field sites across the country. This expansive network includes a rich blend of national and grassroots organizations that share a vision for the improved health of Black women in the community. Working together, these affiliate and partner organizations collaborate with the Imperative in the formulation of policies and programs that promote and support the health of Black women and women of color.
For more information on the Imperative, please visit www.blackwomenshealth.org.