December 2010 - Page 2 of 2 - News & Events

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Program Spotlight

Posted on December 13, 2010 by ODPHP

This week we would like to spotlight the West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium: A First Step in the Development of a WV Physical Activity Plan.

Program Basics

The West Virginia Physical Activity Symposium was organized to draw the attention of statewide media, state government officials, and sector and regional representation from organizational leaders and other individuals throughout the state, to focus on the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan (WV PAP) and was held in June 1010. …

Supporting families in creating healthy home environments

Posted on December 8, 2010 by ODPHP

By YMCA

With one in three children in the nation obese or overweight and diabetes rates expected to rise dramatically over the next several decades, the imperative to help and support families sustain healthy lifestyles is as great as ever. Finding time for regular physical activity, eating healthy food, and finding supportive environments and relationships all have an impact on the health and well-being of children, adults, families and the communities where they live.…