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Next Coalition Meeting
September 27, 2010
1 - 3 pm
Willie L. Hinton Neighborhood Resource
Center, 3805 West 12th Street, Little
Rock, AR 72204
Healthy Living Summits
Batesville - October 30, 10 a.m.,
University of Arkansas Community
College, 2005 White Drive, Batesville,
AR 72501
Helena - November 9, 9:30, AHEC
Auditorium, 1393 Highway 242 South
Helena, AR 72342
Funding Available -
Growing Healthy Communities
Joint Use Agreement Applications
Child Wellness Intervention Project
Grant
Arkansas Governor's Council on Fitness
2010 Leadership Awards
1 - 3 pm
Willie L. Hinton Neighborhood Resource
Center, 3805 West 12th Street, Little
Rock, AR 72204
Healthy Living Summits
Batesville - October 30, 10 a.m.,
University of Arkansas Community
College, 2005 White Drive, Batesville,
AR 72501
Helena - November 9, 9:30, AHEC
Auditorium, 1393 Highway 242 South
Helena, AR 72342
Funding Available -
Growing Healthy Communities
Joint Use Agreement Applications
Child Wellness Intervention Project
Grant
Arkansas Governor's Council on Fitness
2010 Leadership Awards
Obesity is...
Obesity is a major cause of chronic diseases
and contributes to the economic burden that
individuals and our health care system face. In
looking at the bigger picture, many of the
solutions to control obesity will also contribute
to economic growth and stability, promote
tourism, improve safety for both drivers and
pedestrians, improve air quality, improve social
interaction, and allow improved access for
those with disabilities, as well as improve the
overall quality of life.
and contributes to the economic burden that
individuals and our health care system face. In
looking at the bigger picture, many of the
solutions to control obesity will also contribute
to economic growth and stability, promote
tourism, improve safety for both drivers and
pedestrians, improve air quality, improve social
interaction, and allow improved access for
those with disabilities, as well as improve the
overall quality of life.
Joy and Lisa Sharma
Lisa shared the national
perspective from her work with
communities through the
National League of Cities.
perspective from her work with
communities through the
National League of Cities.
Mayors visit with Surgeon
General Joe Thompson
General Joe Thompson
Pictured from left to right:
Batesville Mayor Rick
Elumbaugh, Harrison Mayor Pat
Moles, Hernando MS Mayor
Chip Johnson, Dr. Thompson,
Magnolia Mayor Lane Jean
Batesville Mayor Rick
Elumbaugh, Harrison Mayor Pat
Moles, Hernando MS Mayor
Chip Johnson, Dr. Thompson,
Magnolia Mayor Lane Jean
| ArCOP Mission • Improve the health of all Arkansas communities by increasing physical activity and healthy eating to reduce and prevent obesity ArCOP Vision • All Arkansans value and practice healthy lifestyles through created and supported opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating ArCOP Goal • Increase the percentage of Arkansans of all ages who have access to healthy and affordable food and who engage in regular physical activity |
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Because obesity affects Arkansans in all areas of the state and across all levels
of income, education, health care access, race, and ethnicity, we need to attack
obesity from all angles. Attention needs to be given to community centers,
faith-based organizations, worksites, schools, rural or urban areas, and
recreation facilities. The Coalition intends to engage all of these venues through
community engagement and support activities. Increased school, community,
environmental and policy based efforts are required to ensure that all populations
in Arkansas are provided with the support and resources they need to embrace
and expand efforts to combat obesity.
of income, education, health care access, race, and ethnicity, we need to attack
obesity from all angles. Attention needs to be given to community centers,
faith-based organizations, worksites, schools, rural or urban areas, and
recreation facilities. The Coalition intends to engage all of these venues through
community engagement and support activities. Increased school, community,
environmental and policy based efforts are required to ensure that all populations
in Arkansas are provided with the support and resources they need to embrace
and expand efforts to combat obesity.
Dr. Kate Stewart (Left)
and Joy Rockenbach
and Joy Rockenbach
Joy accepts Public Health Hero
Award for the Arkansas
Coalition for Obesity Prevention
Award for the Arkansas
Coalition for Obesity Prevention