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Healthier Communities with CTG. Annual Update September 25, 2013. Health Begins Where We Live, Work, Learn, and Play. Community Transformation Grant - Large. Increase smoke free multi-unit, low income private housing. Increase the number of tobacco free and smoke free worksite campuses .
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Healthier Communitieswith CTG Annual Update September 25, 2013
Community Transformation Grant - Large • Increase smoke free multi-unit, low income private housing. • Increase the number of tobacco free and smoke free worksite campuses. • Increase the number of comprehensive plans with health promoting language that comply with the existing Washington State law on transportation and community planning. • Increase the number of employers with policies that promote access to affordable, healthful foods and beverages for their employees and clients/customers.
Community Transformation Grant - Small • Increase the number of child care centers that are using whole foods to increase healthier options on the menu. • Let’s Cook Whole Foods Classes • Individual technical assistance • Cooks Connection • Whole foods purchasing
Conclusion • CTG provides valuable resources to support Healthier Communities in Spokane County. • The Healthy Communities Program strives to create sustainable activities and partnerships to increase healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco cessation and reduce senior falls. • Significant community behavior change will depend on our leaders willingness to embrace systems, policies, and environments that support health lifestyles where we live, work, learn, and play.