Fawcett, S B; Francisco, V T; Schultz, J A; Berkowitz, B; Wolff, T J; Nagy, G;
Published Date:
2000 Mar-Jun
Source:
Public Health Rep. 115(2-3):274-278
Description:
Building healthier cities and communities requires an array of community-building skills that are not always taught in formal education. The Community Tool Box (http://ctb.ukans.edu) is an Internet-based resource for practical, comprehensive, accessi...
As Healthy Communities initiatives mature, many of them are discovering that their work in building community consensus for improved health care and other quality-of-life issues can be transformed into public policy. This article shows how Healthy Co...
Twiss, J M; Duma, S; Look, V; Shaffer, G S; Watkins, A C;
Published Date:
2000 Mar-Jun
Source:
Public Health Rep. 115(2-3):125-133
Description:
California Healthy Cities and Communities is the longest running statewide program of its kind in the nation. After providing a brief history the authors give an overview of the supporting activities and resources the Program provides to Healthy Citi...
Colleges and universities have an important role to play in building healthier communities. In many communities, however, these institutions are viewed with mistrust and skepticism, not as partners or assets. Academics often fail to respect and value...
Kinder, G; Cashman, S B; Seifer, S D; Inouye, A; Hagopian, A;
Published Date:
2000 Mar-Jun
Source:
Public Health Rep. 115(2-3):266-270
Description:
To meet the demands of the evolving health care system, health professionals need skills that will allow them to anticipate and respond to the broader social determinants of health. To ensure that these skills are learned during their professional ed...
The author supports the development of health information community networks (HICNs) as an important tool for use by individuals and community groups. HICNs can enable citizens, organizations, and communities to exchange geographically based informat...
Because it represents a revival of citizen responsibility, the Healthy Communities movement is not only a health and quality-of-life movement but a civic and democratic movement as well. Healthy Communities efforts need to seek meaningful partnership...
BackgroundDespite evidence of the benefits of regular physical activity, many older adults are not physically active. Health professionals are challenged to replicate evidence-based programs to address low levels of physical activity among members of...
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