…lthcare of children under 18 years old as it relates to the 5 criteria of 5-4-3-2-1 Go!, a healthy lifestyle message designed to create an easy way to remember how to eat healthy and embrace an active lifestyle. Eight years ago, the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) developed 5-4-3-2-1 Go! to promote these daily recommendations for children and families: 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, 4 servings of water, 3 servings of…
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…pics: Breastfeeding Download File HealthConnect One http://www.healthconnectone.org A nationally recognized nonprofit training and technical assistance agency which promote the health of mothers, infants, and families. The organization works with grassroots social service providers to transform distressed communities throughout Chicago. Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood Related Topics: Childhood Toolkit Go to Page Healthier Pregnancy Webs…
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…cy and Advocacy Research and Evaluation Schools Topics: 5-4-3-2-1 Go! Blueprint Breastfeeding Business Sector Childhood Toolkit Food Access General Resources Healthy Corner Stores Healthy Teacher Network Healthy Vending Local Research National Resources Prevalence Prevention and Intervention Publications and Reports Quarterly Meeting S…
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…rg Provides resources for addressing violence in Chicago communities. 1-866-TO-CEASE Related Interest Group(s): Physical Activity Related Topics: Safe Streets, Walkability Go to Page Designing for Active Living Related Interest Group(s): Physical Activity Related Topics: Walkability Download File Designing to Reduce Childhood Obesity Related Interest Group(s): Physical Activity Related Topics: Walkability Download File Find your Alderman, Represen…
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…r Vending This toolkit was created by Healthy Places and includes information on taking the citywide Healthy Vending Challenge, announced on March 20, 2013. Related Interest Group(s): Food and Beverage Related Topics: Healthy Vending Download File A Recipe for Healthy Places Six strategies for a healthier, stronger city. Related Interest Group(s): Food and Beverage Related Topics: Food Access, General Resources, Healthy Vending Download File Bluep…
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…with CLOCC’s Community and School Programs Manager, Erin Fisher, on our co-convening of the Food and Fitness Partner Network and the +Network – both of which focus on advancing health and wellness priorities in neighborhood schools. They shared information about how CLOCC partners could join these networks by contacting oshw@cps.edu, submit an application to become a CPS Vendor, and have materials reviewed by CPS’s Materials Review Committee. I h…
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…ordable access to healthy food at farmers markets and other direct producer-to-consumer venues for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. This has the potential to reach 2 million SNAP users. Related Interest Group(s): Policy and Advocacy Related Topics: Food Access Download File Healthy Local Food Incentives Fund HB6017 2016 Fact Sheet Related Interest Group(s): Policy and Advocacy Related Topics: Food Access Download…
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…k, learn, and play. Policy and advocacy work is one of the original cornerstones of CLOCC’s work. In 2005, our efforts resulted in the adoption of Public Act 093-0966, which created the Illinois Childhood Obesity Study and Prevention Fund. Also at that time, we convened over 80 stakeholder organizations to create the Illinois Childhood Obesity Prevention Consensus Agenda, resulting in five legislative bills whose passage we supported, with four of…
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…red in 2012, CLOCC was celebrating its 10th anniversary. To mark this milestone and to recognize Dr. Christoffel’s legacy, CLOCC initiated the “Founder’s Award.” Nominees for this award were seasoned leaders and visionaries in Chicago in fields aligned with our obesity prevention mission. They were boundary spanners, able to connect diverse sectors for collaboration to address the complexities of the problem. They were innovators who m…
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…artners. The bulk of my time at CLOCC was spent collecting data for my Capstone thesis, centered on an evaluation of CLOCC’s first breastfeeding study with the PCC Wellness clinic in the Austin community. I was able to see how community-based research is conducted as well have an opportunity to exercise my developing public health skills. My practicum time was invaluable because of these opportunities, and I hope to build upon the skills that CLOC…
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