New Funding Opportunity: Out-of-School Time Physical Activity

“The Colorado Health Foundation is excited to announce the opening of a new funding opportunity within our Health Living outcome area. In Health living, our focus is to ensure every kid in Colorado has the opportunity to eat healthy and engage in physical activity.

Funding Opportunity: Out-of-School Time Physical Activity
The goal of this funding opportunity is to provide high quality, structured physical activity in out-of-school time settings. Specifically, we are interested in receiving proposals for: implementation or enhancement of quality, structured physical activity opportunities in out-of-school settings (school- or community-based programs). To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria and associated measurable results.

Open Deadlines: October 2014, February 2015, June 2015

Program Officers: Monica Lyle (303-953-3667) and Sara Monge (303-953-3664).” [Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Resource Center Now Available

“Million Hearts® recently launched the Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Resource Center, an interactive website featuring recipes, meal plans, and articles related to heart healthy living. The Meal Plan includes 4 weeks of healthful meals, recipes, printable shopping lists, and customized calorie levels to meet weight goals. Additionally, all meals contain less than 1,500 mg of sodium. The Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Resource Center may be found here: http://recipes.millionhearts.hhs.gov/.”  [Source: COPrevent]

Health Routes: resources to teach about nutrition and develop collaboration

“Healthy Routes is a group founded by CU Denver students to better the nutrition and health of communities through collaboration, advocacy and education.  It strives to connect patients, providers and producers to improve access and nutrition in Denver.

Fewer than 20% of Coloradans reach daily nutritional recommendations and the state is experiencing increasing rates of obesity and diabetes that lead to corresponding health issues such as heart disease and cancer.  Healthy Routes aims to provide access to healthy foods and education to change behaviors and perceptions with the ultimate goal of improving health.  The members of Healthy Routes will partner with local urban gardens and farmer’s markets to provide fruits and vegetable vouchers for each class the patient attends. The classes will cover nutrition, behavioral health education, cooking demonstrations, etc.

The registration information, location and time of the free four week class and more information about Healthy routes can be found at: Healthy Routes.” [Source: COPrevent]

The Colorado Health Foundation is looking for 'Healthy Places'

"The Colorado Health Foundation has launched "Healthy Places: Designing an Active Colorado," a five-year, $4.5 million initiative. Healthy Places promotes communities where it is easier to engage in daily physical activities that encourage movement and connection. The initiative recognizes the importance of the "built environment"  in getting people active and fighting obesity...The Foundation invites responses from Colorado communities that want to improve their built environments to encourage active lifestyles. Entities applying for the RFP must be Colorado organizations classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or as Colorado public agencies..."  Click here to learn more.  [Source: Colorado Health Foundation]

Healthy Living Initiatives Top Ten Innovations

"Two years ago the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing began working on the Healthy Living Initiatives, addressing issues of health promotion and disease prevention for the Medicaid/ CHP+ populations.  The Department has identified four priority areas for health promotion: oral health, behavioral health (with a focus on depression), nutrition and fitness (with a focus on obesity), and tobacco cessation. Following are the top ten innovations for the first two years. Details are available on the Healthy Living web page...For questions, contact Lisa Waugh at 303-866-2029; lisa.waugh@state.co.us and be sure to check out the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing's website for more great tips and factsheets!"  [Source: COPrevent]

Kaiser Permanente FREE Healthy Living Webinars

Webinars are free for members & non-members. Register for webinars at kpwebinar.org
All classes are listed are Mountain Time

Cholesterol: Taking Control

• February 21, 2012, Tuesday, 11 a.m.–Noon
• March 20, 2012, Tuesday, 11 a.m.–Noon
• April 17, 2012, Tuesday, 11 a.m.–Noon

Healing with Acupuncture

• April 5, 2012, Thursday, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Preventing Diabetes and Heart Disease: Lifestyle approaches

• January 25, 2012, Wednesday, 4–5 p.m.
• February 22, 2012, Wed., 4–5 p.m.
• March 21, 2012, Wed., 4–5 p.m.
• April 25, 2012, Wed., 4–5 p.m.

Getting to the “Heart and Sole” of Health

• February 2, 2012, Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• March 1, 2012, Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• April 5, 2012, Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Sleep Secrets

• March 5, 2012, Monday, 6–7 p.m.
• April 5, 2012, Thurs., 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Training to Thrive: Getting Fit for the Race

• March 21, 2012, Wednesday, 6–7:30 p.m.

Break Free for Life: Quit Smoking or Chewing

• February 8, 2012 Wednesday, 6–7 p.m.
• March 13, 2012, Tuesday, 6-7 p.m.
• April 11, 2012, Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.

Freedom From Tobacco

• Session 2: Jan 16, 6:30pm-7:30pm; May 2, 6:30pm-7:30pm; Feb 22, 11:30am-12:30pm
• Session 3: Jan 23, 6:30pm-7:30pm; May 9, 6:30pm-7:30pm; Feb 29, 11:30am-12:30pm
• Session 4: Jan 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm; May 16, 6:30pm-7:30pm; Mar 7, 11:30am-12:30pm

Weight Loss, Weighing the Options

• February 14, 2012, Tues., 12–1 p.m.
• March 13, 2012, Tues., 12–1 p.m.
• April 10, 2012, Tues., 12–1 p.m.

Free healthy eating/active living resource for kids

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it) is a FREE healthy eating, active living resource for kids 7-13 years old and their families.  The program is designed to teach kids in this age group about exercise and nutrition through fun activities such as games and cooking classes.

Classes are twice a week, last 10 weeks, and begin on the day listed:

• Denver: Southwest YMCA, 5181 W Kenyon Ave.
• Starts Sunday, September 11
• Every Sunday 3-5pm & Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
• Denver: Manual High School, 1700 E 28th Ave.
• Starts Tuesday, September 13
• Every Tuesday & Thursday, 6-8pm
• Lafayette: Arapahoe/Boulder Valley YMCA, 2800 Dagny Way
• Starts Tuesday, September 6
• Every Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm & Sunday 2-4pm
• Boulder: Mapleton YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Ave.
• Starts Wednesday, September 7
• Every Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm & Sunday 2-4pm
• Lafayette: Angevine Middle School, 1150 W South Boulder Rd.
• Starts Monday, September 12
• Every Monday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm
• Longmont: YMCA, 950 Lashley St.
• Starts Tuesday, September 13
• Every Tuesday 6-8pm & Saturday 10am-12pm
• Frederick: Carbon Valley Rec Center, 7021 5th St.
• Starts Tuesday,September 20
• Every Tuesday 6-8pm & Saturday 10am-12pm
• Pueblo: Pueblo YMCA, 3200 Spaulding Ave.
• Dates and times to be determined
• Colorado Springs: Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr.
• Dates and times to be determined

To register someone in the class, the attached two forms will need to be completed with the family, and will require a primary care provider's signature.  If you have questions about MEND or would like to sign up, please call Michele at 303-614-1072.