The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has devoted a portion of their website to the issue of built environment and public health. "Designing and Building Healthy Places" provides articles, events, and even a terminology list addressing the concern that "...the interaction between people and their environments, natural as well as human-made, continues to emerge as a major issue concerning public health."
One of the newest features of this website is information about Health Impact Assessments (HIA)--a relatively new tool used to bring health issues into fields such as land use, transportation, and urban planning. In addition, the CDC has also identified a list of health issues that are related to land use and offers resources on each. These topics include: children's health and the built environment, elders' health and the built environment, injury, mental health, physical activity, respiratory health and air pollution, social capital, and water quality.
For more information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces.
Sign up now for the "Fostering Sustainable Behavior" listserv, a unique forum to communicate with other environmental and health programs around the world about community-based social marketing approaches to water conservation, recycling, composting, and pollution prevention.
The "Fostering Sustainable Behavior" listserv is one resource offered on a website developed by environmental psychologist Doug McKenzie-Mohr, PhD. This site provides information about community-based social marketing as the primary tool for environmental policy and behavior change. Other resources include: a searchable database of articles, reports, graphics and case studies; a discussion forum; and an online guide to program design and evaluation.
If you would like to subscribe to "Fostering Sustainable Behavior" listserv, do one of the following:
To receive each message sent to the listserv, simply send an email to web@cbsm.com with "subscribe" in the subject
To receive one email per day that contains all of the messages sent to the listserv that day, send an email to web@cbsm.com with "subscribe digest" in the subject.
The listserv discussions will be archived at the Fostering Sustainable Behavior website (http://www.cbsm.com). You must register to access the website, however registration is free.
Get moving to this bicycling and walking conference taking place November 1-3, 2005 at the Sheraton Tacoma Hotel in Tacoma, Washington. With the theme "Creating Safe and Healthy Communities" this conference offers many workshops and plenary sessions geared to bicycle and pedestrian safety. Topics covered include: bicycle helmets, crosswalk liability issues, alternative modes of transportation, and even a full-day training on safe routes to school.
Footprints and Bike Tracks is sponsored in part by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Spokane Regional Health District. The registration fee is $75 per person which includes conference materials, morning and afternoon breaks, and two luncheons. For a registration form, please visit: http://www.bicyclealliance.org/announce/05%20Footprints%20reg%20form2.pdf. For more information, contact Lynn Drake of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission at ldrake@wtsc.wa.gov.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world,
indeed it is the only thing that ever
has.
-Margaret Mead
Charlotte Claybrooke often relies on this quote to guide her work as Bicycle and
Pedestrian Coordinator for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
She believes strongly in the power of interpersonal connection and says, "Being successful in the field of public health is just as much about how and what you influence
and inspire others to do as it is
about what you do yourself."
Charlotte received her Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Colorado. She began her career in public health as a Physical Activity Specialist at the Washington State Department of Health where she worked on such programs as: Healthy Communities Moses Lake, Safe Routes to School, and the Active Communities Environments Grassroots Project.
Charlotte is passionate about helping make healthy places where children and adults can walk, bike and be active. She continues to work on the Safe Routes to School and Active Communities Environments Project in her current position at the Department of Transportation. She is also involved in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program which aids public agencies in funding cost-effective improvement projects such as: constructing bicycle and pedestrian paths; completing existing bicycle lanes and sidewalks; and providing pedestrian and bicycle improvements for risk groups like children, the elderly and people with disabilities. She believes that there is a significant need for public health to involve itself in making changes to our environment so that "...the healthy choice is the easy choice."
Charlotte has extensive experience with public health approaches to physical activity and health. Some of her other skills include: knowledge of transportation and physical activity issues, social marketing, community involvement, project evaluation, surveillance, planning, grant writing and contract management. Many of her outside interests match her professional work and include: biking, hiking, playing and keeping up with a 9-year-old.
She would be happy to talk with individuals by phone or email about any of these topics. You can reach Charlotte Claybrooke at (360) 705-7302 or ClaybrC@wsdot.wa.gov.
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Psittacosis: Disease Can Be Spread by Birds
- Environmental Health Program, Washington State Department of Health 8.5x14 color poster, intended for pet stores to post as required under WAC 246-100-201. It serves as a warning to potential bird owners that disease, especially psittacosis, can be spread by birds. This poster advises bird owners to know the signs of psittacosis infection in people and birds, and to contact a health care provider or veterinarian. |
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Updated! Feeding Your Baby: Birth to 8 Months - Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Brochure provides guidelines and ideas for introducing foods to infants, along with their developmental capabilities. Additional information about baby's cues, food safety and allergic reactions. |
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Updated! Feeding Your Baby: 6 to 12 Months - Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Brochure provides ideas and information on introducing foods to the older baby, including age-appropriate development. Additional information on food safety, allergic reactions to food and dental care. |
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Updated! Feeding Your 1 to 2 Year Old - Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Brochure provides the Food Guide Pyramid with appropriate serving sizes and a sample menu for the young child. Also includes ideas for food choices and suggestions for making meal times happy. |
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Updated! Feeding Your 3 to 5 Year Old - Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Brochure provides the Food Guide Pyramid with serving sizes for the 3 to 5 year old. A sample menu is included, with ideas on how to get children interested in eating healthy foods. |
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Watershed Master Volunteer Training
Program - Skagit Conservation District Volunteer program for community residents to learn about water quality issues, participate in restoration projects, and provide information and materials to the public. |
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Don't Meth Around - Lead On
America Red silicone bracelets imprinted with the message "Don't Meth Around." |
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