Tucson, Arizona (Pima County)
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Website: http://www.HealthyPima.org
Location: Arizona
Members: 6
Latest Activity: Nov 22, 2011
About Us
Pima County Health Department is working with Activate Tucson and other partners in a variety of activities that will increase physical activity and improve nutrition in Pima County by ensuring that residents have convenient and affordable access to safe, high-quality parks and recreation facilities; residents have improved access to affordable, healthy, locally produced food through the fostering of private and community gardens, composting cooperatives, farmers markets, and food cooperatives; schools serve as centers of wellness for students, staff, and the surrounding neighborhoods; wellness education and health promotion practices are incorporated into workplaces, health and human services organizations, and faith-based settings; and residents enjoy restaurants that provide them with information that helps them make healthy food choices. To help realize this vision, the health department is also coordinating a culturally relevant public education campaign that includes television, radio, and outdoor advertising and communications tailored to neighborhoods, schools, worksites, health and human services agencies, and faith-based organizations serving Pima County.
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