Ingrid Morris, Julie Knaack, Meg Molloy, Whitney Davis, Kristy Lowther NC Prevention Partners
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A success story in collaboration: NC agencies partner with schools on obesity prevention through
NC School Health Connection
Ingrid Morris, Julie Knaack, Meg Molloy, Whitney Davis, Kristy Lowther
NC Prevention Partners
Thank you to all NC School Health Connection partners & advisory board members!
NC School Health ConnectionA collaborative website developed by NC Healthy Schools and NC Prevention
Partners Mission: to identify and promote effective childhood obesity prevention programs in North Carolina public
schools using a web-based, interactive map that empowers key stakeholders and encourages collaboration
among those seeking to improve student health and academic achievement.
www.ncschoolhealthconnection.org
Kudos! Finally a centralized, one stop shop, to locate school obesity prevention programs and resources in the state. The website is a great resource for networking, gaining ideas and finding grant opportunities. This website will be fundamental as we plan and implement our health and nutrition programs this school year.
- Elke B. Atkins, Director of Child Nutrition
Mount Airy City Schools
Website Goals• Empower school leaders with
centralized information on programs• Improve coordination and
collaboration among agencies working with schools
• Inform stakeholders of initiatives underway in North Carolina schools
• Illustrate program distribution to close the gaps in underserved counties
• Profile evidence-based programs• Monitor program characteristics
Target Audiences
Schools - teachers, staff, parents and studentsSuperintendentsLocal and state school boardsSchool health advisory councilsLocal and state health departmentsSchool obesity prevention programsPolicy makersFundersAcademic and research partners
Website Features
Coming soon: blog & calendar for greater community interaction
Website Tour
www.ncschoolhealthconnection.org
Site Promotion Colorful Banner Ads in various sizes are
available for website promotion by partner organizations and the education community
Newsletters, presentations, social media, school communications, advisory board outreach, targeted emails, media releases and others
NC School Health Connection MapJuly 2010 – 12 Programs
Website Launched: April 2010
NC School Health Connection MapSeptember 2011 – 20 Programs
Program Survey Information
Types of Obesity Prevention Initiatives Offered to Schools
Program Focus Areas
Thank you! www.ncschoolhealthconnection.org
Acknowledgements:NC Department of Public Instruction, NC Division of Public Health, GlaxoSmithKline, NC School Health Connection Advisory Board Members & Program Partners
Contact Information:Ingrid Morris, MPH(919) 969-7022, [email protected]