
Urban farm Good Food celebrates first year in business
Food Environment Research , Special Interest Projects (SIPs) , Education & Engagement
Published: May 29, 2012
Good Food LLC., an urban farm nestled in the heart of New Orleans, celebrated its first year in business this April with a diverse group of supporters – chefs, small business owners, people working for sustainable food systems, community activists and residents from the Treme neighborhood. “I’m happy about the turnout and the diverse group of people,” said Cory Ashby, founder of Good Food and a member of the Tulane Prevention Research Center’s Community Advisory…
Tulane PRC intern focuses on bridge safety for practicum
Physical Activity Research , Special Interest Projects (SIPs)
Published: May 29, 2012
One four-lane bridge that connects residents in the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood to the rest of New Orleans is in dire need of safety upgrades, according to a new report from a coalition of residents, local universities and transportation planners. Poor street lighting, unsafe stairs and rails, lack of signs, and narrow lanes and sidewalks on and around the St. Claude Bridge are dangerous for people riding bicycles, walking or taking public buses, said Shaila…
Legislative Briefs: Government actions on obesity
Food Environment Research , Physical Activity Research , Special Interest Projects (SIPs)
Published: May 29, 2012
Landscaping, other street improvements on tap in New Orleans New Orleans streets will see more than $8 million in improvements, such as lighting, landscaping, walking paths, bike lanes, ramps for people with disabilities, park benches and areas for public art. In May, the city announced six streetscape projects that will improve roads throughout the city. Pedestrian-friendly streetscapes encourage people to walk or bike rather than drive and provide numerous health benefits from both activities, according…

Eat Local Challenge 2012
Special Interest Projects (SIPs) , Education & Engagement
Published: May 29, 2012
Can you go 30 days on an all-local diet? The Prevention Research Center (PRC) at Tulane University is joining other local organizations, businesses and food growers in challenging New Orleans residents to only eat foods grown, raised or caught within 200 miles of the city. The second annual Eat Local Challenge runs through June and is expected to have hundreds of participants. New to this year’s challenge is a scavenger hunt, in which participants will…
The First Lady Cultivates 'American Grown' Gardening - NPR
Food Environment Research , Special Interest Projects (SIPs)
Published: May 29, 2012
One of the first things Michelle Obama did as first lady was to dig up part of the beautifully manicured South Lawn of the White House and plant a vegetable garden. The garden was just one of Obama’s many efforts to encourage Americans to eat nutritious food and live healthier lives. Her latest project, a book called American Grown, is a diary of that garden through the seasons and a portrait of gardening in America,…
Reader: HB 1088 would improve health, education statewide - Tri Parish Times
Special Interest Projects (SIPs)
Published: May 09, 2012
<table border=“0” cellpadding=“2” cellspacing=“7”><tr><td width=“80” align=“center” valign=“top”></td><td valign=“top”><br /><div><img alt=”“ height=“1” width=“1” /></div><div><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGo6iLjn6uINlnorMFZMFtPkFvCOg&url=http://www.tri-parishtimes.com/opinion/article_44667100-99ee-11e1-b9cc-0019bb2963f4.html”><b>Reader: HB 1088 would improve health, education statewide</b></a><br /><b>Tri Parish Times</b><br />Here are the facts: One in four <b>Louisiana</b> children are <b>obese</b> or overweight and at greater risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and health problems. <b>Louisiana</b> children will spend roughly 180 days in school in the average year and nearly 19000 <b>…</b><br /><br /><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&ned=us&ncl=dDpFlu9wwxThyoM”><nobr><b></b></nobr></a></div></td></tr></table>
Obesity Report Proposes Sweeping Changes In Schools, Communities, Workplaces - Kaiser Health News
Food Environment Research , Physical Activity Research , Special Interest Projects (SIPs)
Published: May 09, 2012
<table border=“0” cellpadding=“2” cellspacing=“7”><tr><td width=“80” align=“center” valign=“top”><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGw-2QsYB-dX-FlIogO-VU51HJ6Bg&url=http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20120508/report-on-america-and-obesity-120508/”><img src=“http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/sqGsvz3wFQk2ZM/6.jpg” alt=”“ border=“1” width=“80” height=“80” /><br />CTV.ca</a></td><td valign=“top”><br /><div><img alt=”“ height=“1” width=“1” /></div><div><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHDYbS98VNOqmzDndCXga5-RCqWGg&url=http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/09/obesity-report-iom.aspx”><b><b>Obesity</b> Report Proposes Sweeping Changes In Schools, Communities, Workplaces</b></a><br /><b>Kaiser Health News</b><br />The Institute of Medicine panel recommended five critical areas to focus on to lower <b>obesity</b>: physical activity, food and beverage, marketing, work and schools. Boston Globe: Do We Finally Have A Solution To The <b>Obesity</b> Epidemic?<br /><a href=“http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEQICBoxyIMc7NGUPM9_HXXF4hk8w&url=http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-obesity-study-backlash-20120508,0,6253513.story”><b>Obesity</b> vs. ‘nanny state’? Recommendations…
Dollar General to expand into grocery business
Food Environment Research
Published: May 08, 2012
Dollar General announces plans to expand further into the grocery business. The Wall Street Journal reports the discount chain will stock more fresh foods and refrigerated products to lure in customers. The company expects to open 40 new “Dollar General Market” stores over the next year, mostly in areas with a lack of local grocery stores. Currently, there are more than 60 “Dollar General Markets” spread among several states. For the full story, click here.
New Orleans strives to be a healthier city: Karen DeSalvo
Special Interest Projects (SIPs)
Published: May 04, 2012
Guest Column by Dr. Karen DeSalvo, New Orleans Health Commissioner. The city of New Orleans joins cities, towns, villages and communities across our nation to observe National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This annual campaign calls upon all of us to do what we can to adopt healthy habits and to live a healthy life style. The city of New Orleans is doing just that. The New Orleans Health Department has undergone a dramatic transformation…
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