by HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign | Oct 28, 2019 | Articles
October 28, 2019 For Immediate Release Roanoke, Virginia — On October 8th, the Institute for Public Health Innovation’s (IPHI) HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) Cities and Town’s Campaign awarded HEAL recognition to six Virginia cities and towns for their...
by HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign | Jul 2, 2019 | Articles
Healthier Meals for a Thriving Community: How municipalities can leverage food procurement dollars to support healthier diets, economies, and environments By Sydney Daigle “Procurement refers to the process of finding, contracting for, and acquiring goods and...
by HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign | Sep 8, 2017 | Articles
The picture of health: Promoting wellness is central to Williamsburg’s culture by Susan DeFrancesco Read the article HERE.
by HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign | Jul 26, 2017 | Articles
“Strategies that promote healthy food and active living also can stimulate the local economy. Learn three ways to stimulate your economy and your citzens’ health.” Read the full article HERE! What does a body (and an economy) good? By Susan...
by HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign | Jul 7, 2017 | Articles
Active Healthy Seniors Create a Better Future by Susan DeFrancesco and Clara Richards “Older Americans are working longer, trying new things, and engaging in their communities. Municipal and county leaders can harness the ideas and vigor of the older adults in...
by HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign | Jul 1, 2017 | Articles
Let’s Walk and Talk By Susan DeFrancesco “Every City Wants a healthy workforce. It reduces health care costs, increases productivity, and improves morale. Recognizing that healthy people work in healthy places, municipalities are examining their workplace...
by HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign | May 4, 2017 | Articles
A place that’s fit to live in By Susan DeFrancesco “From community gardens to bike-friendly streets, city planners and local officials play a vital role in designing a community that supports healthy lifestyles. Planning intentionally for an active community is...
