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.
National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with nearly 150,000 members. The Association was founded in 1955 and currently has more than 50 chapters, located in every state, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories.
The National Association of Social Workers works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain standards for the social work profession, and to advance sound social policies that contribute to the health and well-being of all Americans.
Social workers help people overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges, with a unique perspective that addresses the person in the context of family and community. In a variety of settings, social workers help prevent crises and counsel individuals, families, and communities to cope more effectively with the stresses of everyday life.
Our nation’s obesity epidemic is taking a severe toll on the physical and mental health of many Americans. Social workers are responding to this crisis with creative and effective solutions that address the treatment, research, environmental, and policy aspects of this complicated public health issue.
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