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Neighborhood Health Connection MN Guides Now Available Latest News & Research on Obesity, Obesity Prevention Upcoming EventsJuly 12th CLT Meeting will be a strategic planning session

MAY 2012
The 2012-2013 Minnesota Grown Directory is now available and its FREE!

Neighborhood Health Connection

Allina Health has introduced the Neighborhood Health Connection project! Research shows that neighbors who do things together are healthier and happier. Thats what Neighborhood Health Connection is all aboutgiving people the tools to create informal neighborhood groups and offering those groups fun and creative ways to make themselves and their communities healthier. To apply for FREE programs and use available online resources please visit www.neighborhoodhealthconnection.org. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on June 8, 2012. Applicants will be notified of decisions via email by June 15, 2012. Free programs - Any neighborhood or community group, or an organization, can apply for these free programs: - Pedometer Fitness Challenge - Money to Support Your Healthy Group Activities (Individuals can apply for up to $250, and ANY community group/neighborhood can apply for up to $2500.) - Online Resourcestoolkit with tools to get you started

The 2012 Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide is now availableits FREE!

Latest News and Research on Obesity, Obesity Prevention

Walking in America: How we can become pedestrians once more - Slate Magazine, 4/13/2012 7 Tips to Increase Bike Safety and Fun During National Bike Month Campaign Promotes Healthy Eating Habits in Children - The New York Times, 5/1/2012 New IOM Report Identifies Key Strategies to Prevent Obesity - New Public Health Blog, 5/8/2012 Obesity Could Affect 42% of Americans by 2030 - USA Today, 5/7/2012 Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation - Institute of Medicine Report, 5/8/2012

Upcoming Events: Weight of the Nation documentary airing on HBO

May 14, 8 pmParts 1 & 2 May 15, 8 pmParts 3 & 4 Confronting Americas Obesity Epidemic

May 31: World No Tobacco Day

Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year. World No Tobacco Day 2012 will educate policy-makers and the general public about the tobacco industry's nefarious and harmful tactics.

Mark Your Calendars: July 12th CLT Meeting

Save the Date, our next CLT meeting on July 12th will be utilized as a strategic planning session. A discussion will take place where you can help shape the future of Live Wright. Information will be sent out in June with more information about the meeting. For now think of it as an opportunity to REENERGIZE Live Wright. To build upon our efforts started under SHIP and find new ways to improve the health of all in Wright County. Please let us know if you would like to help in the planning of this meeting: joel.torkelson@co.wright.mn.us Office: (763) 682-7909 Work Cell: (763) 647-4456