HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign for the Mid-Atlantic

Helping Municipal Leaders Create Healthy, Prosperous Communities

1301 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC, 20036

(202) 407-7086

The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities & Towns Campaign provides free training and technical assistance to municipal leaders to adopt policies that make it easier for residents to eat better and move more.

The HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign is an initiative of The Institute for Public Health Innovation in partnership with the Maryland Municipal League and the Virginia Municipal League. 

Joining the HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign is free and easy.

Pedestrian facilities in Dupont Circle. Washington, DC. Photo credit: Marisa Jones.

Pedestrian facilities in Dupont Circle. Washington, DC. Photo credit: Marisa Jones.

Step 1: Articulate Your Vision

Adopt a Resolution stating 2-3 policy goals your municipality will work on to make it easier for residents to eat better and move more.

Look at a Sample Resolution, and then use our Draft Resolution templates to create your own.

Step 2: Share the News

Once your City/Town Council passes the Resolution, share it with the HEAL Campaign, and Congratulations! You are the newest HEAL City/Town in the Mid-Atlantic.

What you get:

  • HEAL City/Town logo for your use
  • Media relations assistance
  • Recognition at League events
  • Technical assistance on policy work

Step 3: Get Free Help

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HEAL Technical Assistance includes:

  • Sample policies
  • Strategies for successful policy adoption
  • Regional trainings
  • Webinars
  • HEAL Staff working with you/staff on-site
  • Phone access to HEAL staff

Step 4: Adopt Policies

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Adopt policies that your municipality set as goals in its resolution to shape your community into a place where residents and employees can make healthy choices about food and physical activity.