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Healthy People Community Stories

Reaching Kids Where They Are — Classroom-Based Interventions to Increase Physical Activity

In this post, the author describes recommendations from the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) for classroom- and school-based interventions to increase physical activity.

Wyandotte County Makes Creative Connections in Move Your Way® Community Campaign

In 2020, ODPHP worked with 8 pilot communities to implement the Move Your Way®  campaign on the local level, using the Move Your Way Community Playbook. This installment highlights successful online campaign strategies that BikeWalkKC used to promote physical activity in Kansas City, Kansas, and across all of Wyandotte County.

Fairfax County Harnesses Technology and Partnerships for Move Your Way® Community Campaign

In 2020, ODPHP worked with 8 pilot communities to implement the Move Your Way®  campaign on the local level, using the Move Your Way Community Playbook. This installment highlights successful campaign strategies that Fairfax County, Virginia used to promote physical activity during the pandemic.

Southern West Virginia Blends In-Person and Virtual Activities for Move Your Way Community Campaign

In 2020, ODPHP is working with 8 pilot communities to implement the Move Your Way campaign on the local level, using the Move Your Way Community Playbook. This installment highlights successful campaign strategies that Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) is using to promote physical activity both online and in person.