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Sept. 13, 2018
2017
Minnesota adult obesity rates announced
State alone in Midwest staying below 30 percent
Minnesota’s adult obesity rate rose to 28.4 percent in 2017 but continued to outperform neighboring states with a slower rate of increase.
The Minnesota adult obesity rate increased 0.7 percentage points between 2016 and 2017. Minnesota also continued a recent trend of being lower than Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Minnesota is now the last state in the Midwest, a 12-state census region, with an obesity rate below 30 percent. The national rate also rose to 30.1 percent, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Minnesota’s obesity rate has remained well under the national obesity rate since 2007. Read the Minnesota Department of Health news release.
Health advisory issued
As students return to school, the Minnesota Department of Health is issuing a health advisory regarding the latest evidence that early nicotine use increases the risks of addiction for youth now and later in life.
Nicotine primes the adolescent brain for addiction. Those exposed to nicotine are more likely to use other harmful substances, such as illicit drugs and cigarettes. Because their brains are still developing, kids and teens can become addicted to nicotine more easily than adults. Read the Minnesota Department of Health news release.
Applications are due Dec. 10
The Minnesota Department of Health Center for Health
Equity has released a new Request for Proposals for the Eliminating Health
Disparities Initiative, a grant program established to provide direct
investments in organizations focused on improving the health and well-being of
American Indians and people of color.
Applications are due Dec. 10. Interested
applicants should review the RFP for funding details and application
requirements at 2018 EHDI Grants Request for Proposals (PDF).
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Kelly Corbin takes new role
A unique opportunity has presented itself, and as a result,
Kelly Corbin will be taking a temporary assignment to help Minnesota Department
of Transportation (MnDOT) expand its equity approach to Safe Routes to
Schools (SRTS) and create new technical assistance opportunities to support
communities implementing SRTS strategies. This is a wonderful opportunity
to expand and strengthen SRTS strategies for all of Minnesota.
Corbin will continue to support SHIP staff and partners with
questions or needs related to Safe Routes to School. Other Active Living
strategies will be covered by Emily Smoak and Ellen Pillsbury. She will start her position at MnDOT on Oct. 3. This assignment is
anticipated to last 2 to 3 years.
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U of M Extension
opportunity available
Are you passionate about creating a
healthy food system for everyone? Have you struggled in the past to access
resources to support your work? Are you looking for funding that provides the
flexibility needed to create real community change? Are you excited to share
your knowledge and ideas with new people who also care about creating a
healthier food system?
The University of Minnesota Extension’s Health and
Nutrition Program hopes to come together with people working to support
communities most impacted by inequities in the food system to generate ideas,
connections and action to ensure healthy food access for all. Get more details
at the Action
Learning Seed Fund web page.
Get resources for your
event
Walk to School Day, set for Wednesday, Oct. 10, provides
students and families the opportunity to reconnect with the simple joys of
walking to school while reaping the benefits of increased physical activity,
reduced traffic congestion and arriving at school ready to learn. Getting
involved can be as simple as making an announcement over the school intercom or
as involved as coordinating a neighborhood walk with your elected officials,
parents, teachers, and community members.
Don’t forget to register your event at the Walk
to School Registration page by Sept. 20 to receive a package of bookmarks
and stickers to distribute at your event. Customizable marketing materials are
also available at the Brand
and Toolkit Downloads page. Happy walking!
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Encourage teachers to sign up
The
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota will host a training of the Minnesota Walk! Bike! Fun! Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Curriculum from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, in New York Mills.
PartnerSHIP 4 Health is encouraging
other SHIP grantees to reach out to teachers who might want to attend. To RSVP,
go to the event
registration page.
LCI course planned
Becoming a
League Cycling Instructor (LCI) is a great way to help your community.
Participants spend three days learning the ins and outs of safe cycling,
including bike law in Minnesota and teaching techniques on- and off-bike.
LCIs
who have participated in the program go on to teach Smart Cycling classes to
children and adults, promote safe cycling education in their communities and
more. A grant is providing scholarships for candidates from Greater Minnesota
communities.
Traffic
Skills 101 is a prerequisite for this course. SHIP can support partners to
attend the training. Go to the event
registration page for details.
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Opportunities
coming this fall
Funding for Safe Routes to School
infrastructure projects is available through the Transportation Alternatives
program. Possible projects include ADA improvements on school sites, new
sidewalks, bicycle facilities, various traffic-calming measures and more. Keep
an eye out for more information this fall
on the timeline for submitting letters of intent. More details are available on
MnDOT SRTS
infrastructure grants page.
Safe Routes to School planning assistance grants will once
again be available through the Minnesota Department of Transportation, with
solicitations likely to open in early October.
Learn more about planning assistance grants or the solicitation process by
visiting the SRTS planning assistance grants page.
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