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December 2012
Issue 3
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Welcome to Community Connection
This e-newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date on the activities of our communities and partner organizations.
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Spotlight on Marissa Davis, Project Manager,
NJPHK-Trenton
When Marissa Davis drives by the new playground at Trenton's Monument Elementary School she sees the power of community-a community that she has helped bring together as project manager for NJPHK-Trenton.
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Register Today!
December 11 Obesity Prevention Conference
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NJ Inches Up on School Breakfast; More Work Remains
New Jersey ranks 48th in the nation for its low participation rate in the School Breakfast Program, but thanks to a new program the state saw a 21 percent increase in the number of children from low-income families receiving breakfast at school from October 2010 to March 2012.
View the School Breakfast Video
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NJPHK Engages Teens at Black Issues Convention
NJPHK representatives engaged about 60 teens from across the state in an energetic break-out discussion about the role they can play to improve the health of their communities as well as their own health, during the 30th Annual New Jersey Black Issues Convention (NJBIC). Read more
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NJ Communities Creating More Opportunities for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
From more farmers markets to healthier snacks and food choices at the local zoo, many New Jersey children and their families can now take advantage of environmental changes that promote healthy eating and physical activities- thanks to funding of several communities from the New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids, a statewide program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and ShapingNJ, a state partnership for nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention.
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Communities and Schools In Motion Conference Energizes Attendees
They came from all across the state of New Jersey and represented a cross section of school wellness team members, school nurses, school boards, faith-based organizations, community organizations, local legislators and policy makers. At more than 200 strong they had a single goal-to help communities and schools implement policies that promote physical activity for kids.
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Community Profile: Camden Coming Together to Restore Northgate Park
Great things are happening at Northgate Park thanks to the leadership of NJPHK-Camden and Cooper's Ferry Partnership, the vision of Friends of Northgate Park, the commitment of the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties and the United Way
of Camden County, and funding provided by Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey. All of these organizations have come together to reclaim and rebuild this valuable community resource in North Camden. Read more
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Facts About Childhood Obesity
Today's children may be the first generation in American history to live sicker and die younger than their parents' generation. Experts warn that excess weight could reduce average life expectancy by five years or more over the next few decades.
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Tell us About It!
NJPHK would love to hear from you! Is your organization involved in efforts to increase physical activity or to provide healthy food options for New Jersey children? Tell us about it by emailing info@njhealthykids.org
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About NJPHK
New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids is a statewide program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with technical assistance and direction provided by the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance. The primary goal is to convene, connect and empower community partnerships across the state to implement environmental and policy changing strategies that prevent childhood obesity and create healthier communities. To learn more about NJPHK, go to www.njhealthykids.org
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