October 16, 2018
Health Equity Survey Aiming to Reach Under-Represented Chicago Communities 

The Alliance for Health Equity is a group of over 30 hospitals, local health departments and community organizations in Chicago and Suburban Cook County that are working together to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). 
The Alliance is focusing on gathering input form populations with key insights on health equity needs that might otherwise be under-represented in a needs assessment, such as communities of color, immigrants and LGBTQ individuals. 

The input received will help the Alliance for Health Equity decide which types of projects it will work on to improve community health. The survey will be open September 20 to November 9, 2018. The survey is for respondents 18 and over. 

Please help guide this survey to the people who live in your community and/or participate in your ogranizations. Promotional resources for organizations can be found here.  Contact IPHI staff with questions here. 
Attend "Getting Real About Racism at the Corner Store" on October 27

Residents, organizers, growers, researchers, and more are invited to talk about key components of food ecosystems work and opportunities moving forward. IMAN's Corner Store Campaign has long focused on addressing racial tensions between Arab store owners and Black residents; this forum will create space to continue to have these conversations by exploring the historical context and impact on communities on Chicago's South and West sides. We will also explore the opportunity we have in Chicago to create a model for a stronger food ecosystem.

Food For Life Forum: Getting Real About Racial Tension at the Corner Store
Saturday, October 27th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
2747 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL

CDC Releases State Indicator Report on Fruits & Vegetables

CDC's State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2018, shows national and state level fruit and vegetable access and production data for 50 states and the District of Columbia. The CDC resource page also provides actionable steps that public health practitioners, decision makers, and agriculture and food systems leaders can take to promote a healthy food environment and support fruit and vegetable consumption.
JOB POSTINGS
5-4-3-2-1 Go! Resources
fiveSMART Resources
CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN THE NEWS
FUNDING & RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES
  • The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a new round of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funding for Illinois. One hundred percent funding is being offered and municipalities and school districts are invited to apply for the benefit.   
     
    • No local match required
    • Eligible Infrastructure projects include Sidewalk Improvements, Traffic Calming/Speed Reduction Improvements, Traffic Control Devices, Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Improvements, On-Street Bicycle Facilities, Off-Street Bicycle Facilities, and Secure Bicycle Parking Facilities.
    • Eligible Non-Infrastructure projects include events, equipment, and supplies that help to address areas of Education, Enforcement, Encouragement, and Evaluation.
    • Applications accepted from Sept 24 to Nov 19, 2018.
    • Click here for details
T he Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) is a nationally recognized leader for community-based obesity prevention. We support, coordinate, and unite partners to promote healthy and active lifestyles for children and families. Our multi-sector approach emerged in Chicago and can be adapted for use anywhere.