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Location, Hours, Contact

Location

Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

Mon - Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact

Sandy Gill
(614) 645-0743

Creating Healthy Communities

Program Information | Forms and Publications | Resources and Links

Program Information

Boy plays basketball This program aims to create healthy communities by reducing the rates of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lower respiratory disease among Columbus residents by addressing risk factors such as nutrition, physical activity and tobacco use. The program works with communities, schools, worksites, and healthcare professionals to create a plan to reduce risk factors for chronic disease. Examples of projects include:

Helps communities create a plan to reduce chronic disease in their neighborhoods.
Helps to make policies and other changes that support healthy food and vending choices, smoke-free spaces, and being more physically active.
Trains educators to provide programs in their own schools and communities.
Provides a web-based newsletter for educators on health and nutrition topics.
Provides public information and educational materials on chronic disease.
Provides information on local quit smoking programs, weight management programs, and physical activity resources.

30 Minutes for the Soul...Make Physical Activity Your Goal marketing campaign- under Forms and Publications

Find Health and Nutrition Flash e-Newsletter - under Forms and Publications

Publications

Health and Nutrition Flash
e-Newsletter

Good health...a basic foundation for teaching and learning.

Health and Nutrition Flash is a monthly e-newsletter developed for school nurses, educators and others working with children. It contains information on current health updates, health-related resources, parent education, and staff wellness.

To begin receiving this newsletter, please contact us to be added to the distribution list.

Past issues by school year are below. Please note that some information may have expired for events and campaigns.

Health and Nutrition Flash e-Newsletter

2010 Editions

2009 Editions

30 Minutes for the Soul...Make Physical Activity Your Goal

Physical Activity Social Marketing Campaign Materials

Street billboard sign - 30 Minutes for the Soul...Make Physical Activity Your Goal
Street bench sign - I take care of myself so I can take care of my family
11x17 interior bus sign - It's hard to fit in 30 minutes of physical activity at once, so I sneak in 10 minutes here and there
11x17 interior bus sign - Physical activity gives me the energy I need. It refreshes my mind, body and soul
11x17 interior bus sign - I play with my kids at the park. We have fun and feel great
11x17 interior bus sign - I started walking with a friend. We keep each other motivated
Convenience store poster - I started walking with a freind. We keep each other motivated