First lady has plan to get kids involved in sports
First Lady Michelle Obama announces a new program to encourage children to participate in sports and hopes the 2012 Olympics inspires children to be active.
Expanding Wellness to the Workplace
Beginning in 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expand employers' ability to reward employees that participate in wellness programs and who meet health status goals, while also requiring employees who don't meet these goals to pay more for their employer-sponsored health coverage.
Don't Miss HBO's "The Weight of the Nation" Documentary
Viewers Without a Subscription Can Watch Episodes for Free on HBO Website and YouTube. HBO premiered the first two episodes of its four-part documentary series on America's obesity epidemic, called "The Weight of the Nation," May 14th and 15th.
Highlights from Weight of the Nation Conference
The Weight of the Nation conference, hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Washington, D.C., May 7–9, drew more than 1,000 advocates, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers from all levels of government. Leaders report signs of progress, call for collaboration and more intensive efforts to address disparities.
Resources for Creating Healthy Communities
HEAL links communities to strategies, tools and resources for creating healthy environments that help individuals and families make good choices where they live, learn work and play.
The HEAL Vision
HEAL envisions a New Hampshire where all residents enjoy health and quality of life through healthy eating and active living.
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Foundation for Healthy Communities, a non-profit organization with a mission to improve health and health care delivery in New Hampshire.
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