[Health_Education_Promotion] FW: Webinar 11/16: Using School Wellness Policies to Advance Policy Change

[Mullock Adrienne P]

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Using School Wellness Policies to Advance Policy Change
Nov. 16, 2011
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST

Click here for registration information<https://publichealthlawnetwork.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=publichealthlawnetwork>.

Co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Public Health Law Center, this presentation is designed to provide an overview of school policies, explain the importance of a school health council, and outline key tools to make school policy change a reality.



As society becomes more concerned about the health of today's children, communities are looking to schools for solutions. The school environment is a powerful influence in children's lives, and can significantly help to promote healthy habits and behaviors in children.  As schools reassess the school wellness policies and school environment to comply with the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, advocates have a unique opportunity to incorporate Communities Putting Prevention to Work goals through school wellness policy.



Speakers:

  *   Whitney Meagher, Project Associate, National Association of State Boards of Education
  *   Chastity Mitchell, Senior Government Relations Director, American Heart Association
  *   Natasha Frost, Staff Attorney, Public Health Law Center
  *   Meghann Condit, Public Health Educator and SHIP Grant Coordinator, Carlton County, Minnesota, Public Health and Human Services

Moderator: Brooke Nunn, Health Policy Analyst/Educator, Public Health Law Center


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