Shafter Community Needs Assessment Highlights Housing and Nutrition Gaps
Healthy Start Visions conducted a two month community needs assessment in Shafter 2008 at the Family Resource Center and during home visits and collaborative meetings. Top concerns include low cost housing utility assistance and Nutrition First classes.
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Shafter
Kern County
Kern County Network For Children
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Can Academy of Pediatrics
National Association of School Nurses
America
Institute of Medicine
American Academy of Pediatrics
Wellness programs boost student health and learning
A reflective piece argues that student wellness impacts learning and cites cost barriers to care in families. It supports school district mandated wellness policies, notes obesity and Type 2 diabetes rises, and suggests partnerships with community groups to supply nutrition and exercise services, praising healthier, more engaged students.
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Richland
California
Barbas Prickett Craig and Planning Commission notes
Barbas Prickett Craig reports a week of progress including planning commission election misstep with Carmen Irujillo as vice chair but not consulted. Spaghetti Dinner sales steady, upcoming February meeting to finalize details. Ribbon cutting planned, Depot upstairs parlor seating adjusted. AARP installed new officers, Community Awards Dinner tickets via City Hall. Wishing recipients a productive week.
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Carmen Irujillo
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Cathy Prout
AARP
City Hall
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