January 2012 Blog Posts (3)
County Chair Jeff Cogen strives for a healthier workplace
In this video, Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen asks Multnomah County employees to take a pledge to make one small, healthy change in their lives.
Chair Cogen has pledged to walk his dog, Chester, 10 blocks…
ContinueAdded by Adelle Adams on January 31, 2012 at 5:10pm — No Comments
Mrs. Obama encourages healthy food options for Latinos
Added by Maggie Hall on January 26, 2012 at 3:50pm — No Comments
Find the Fun Now Dance Contest Winners
To encourage physical activity that's fun and good for you, our anti-obesity grant held a dance contest with videos sent in by the community. The winners have been chosen:
http://www.youtube.com/user/FindtheFunNowDance?feature=watch
Dancers of all ages and abilities sent in 30-second videos recorded outdoors in beautiful Pinellas County settings and indoors at rec centers and other sites. The judges…
ContinueAdded by Maggie Hall on January 11, 2012 at 1:55pm — No Comments
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