Pennsylvania Advocates for Nutrition and Activity GR-M7-1089/1.PPT (10/6/2003) .

Pennsylvania Advocates for Nutrition and Activity GR-M7-1089/1.PPT (10/6/2003)

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Active Community Environments(ACE)

• Regional ACE Survey Results

• Project Development Update


Regional ACE Survey Results

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30

32

34

36

Community Conducive to Walking or Biking

Good-Excellent

Average

BelowAverage -Poor

0

50

100RuralSuburbanUrban


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10

20

30

40

50

What ACE issues are you working on?

Land-use & Transport

Safety & Security

Parks and Trails

Other



3.4

3.6

3.8

4

4.2

4.4

Average Ranking of ACE Interestsscale of (least) 1 - 5 (most)

Safe Routes toSchool

Access to Recreation

AlternativeTransportation

WalkableNeighborhoods



Peeling the Onion

Increase walking and biking as modes of transportation

Increase leisure-time physical activity

Increase in policies and environments that support walking and biking as modes of transportation

Increase in policies and environments that provide accessible and affordable recreation


ACE Targeted Activities

1. Recreation & Health Campaign

2. Training Local Advocates

3. Education for Local Government Officials and related land-use professionals


Recreation & Health Campaign

Develop state-wide campaign to promote existing park and recreation facilities as places for physical activity for local implementation.

Pilot Communities:

Franklin and Allegheny Counties

(Summer 2004)


“Products”• Campaign name and messages• Template to record recreation information• Web-based portal for recreation sites by

county and type of activity• Promotional tools (templates for signage,

newspaper promotions, community newsletters, programming ideas)

• Local How To Guide for implementation


Milestones

• Pilot Summer 2004• State-wide Training –

Fall 2004• Local Preparation /

Implementation Winter 2004-05

• State-wide Kick-off May/June 2005


Training Local ACE Advocates

Develop training series and program materials for local advocates to promote

and support Active Community Environments.


Local ACE Advocate Training• Improve the knowledge and skills of local

advocates about the impact of the built environment on community health and quality of life.

• Increase Community awareness about the impact of the environment on community health and quality of life.

• Assess local environment and policies that support walking and biking as modes of transportation


Milestones• Feb 2004- Sept 2004:

Development

• Fall 2004: Begin Training Series

• Spring 2005: Community Assessments


Local Government Training

Develop education and outreach sessions for local government officials

(and related professionals) on the impact of land-use and transportation

on public health.


“Products”

• A 3 hour interactive training program delivered through Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)

• A 1 hour education session that can be delivered at professional conferences and meetings


Milestones

• April 19, 2004: PSATS conference – (1 hour session)

• May/June 2004: – 3 hour training course


Health Care

1. Inform healthcare providers about the Growth Screening Program in PA schools (starting 04-05 school year).

2. Provide a training course for school personnel, community organizations, and healthcare systems and providers to prepare for the implementation of the Growth Screening Program.


Preparing Schools and Communities to Respond for

The Pennsylvania Growth Screening Program

hosted by PANA, PA Department of Health, and Local Intermediate Units


Training Course DetailsTargeted Audiences• The training program will be targeted to school nurses,

community health professionals and health care systems.

Measurable Outcomes• Increase awareness about the Pennsylvania Growth

Screening Program among school nurses, community health professionals, and health care systems.

• Increase the number of school and community professionals working in partnership to prepare for the Growth Screening Program


Training Course Components1. Explain the Growth Screening Program2. Present alternatives for school and community

partnerships to prepare for the Growth Screening Program

3. Provide information on resources, promising programs and Continuing Medical Education courses available

4. Facilitate local dialogue to include: what is needed by school nurses, what is available in the community and/or health system, and partnerships that can be developed in local communities


at an Intermediate Unit near you.

Details and Registration information coming soon….

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