Activities
Healthy Cities – Currently, Healthy Communities partnered with
the cities listed below. While each community focuses on improving nutrition and
increasing physical activity, each Healthy City addresses its unique priorities
as determined by the community itself. The widely varying approaches and
expertise among the Healthy Cities has created a wealth of opportunities for
sharing and learning from one another.
| Adelanto |
Ontario |
| Apple Valley |
Rancho Cucamonga |
| Chino |
Redlands |
| Chino Hills |
Rialto |
| Colton |
San Bernardino |
| Fontana |
Upland |
| Hesperia |
Victorville |
| Montclair |
Yucaipa |
Lefty's Family
Fun Day & 5K – A free,
regional, community event
promoting healthy lifestyles
to
children and their families
as part of a campaign
promoting nutrition & physical
activity. This annual event is
held at the Auto Club
Speedway in Fontana. It
provides a venue for families to be Active Outdoors and have the opportunity to experience new activities and sports, learn about local recreation opportunities, and receive health information and screenings. In addition, the event offers a 5K walk/run/ride (bicycles, strollers, skates, etc.) on the Speedway track! The 2011 Lefty’s event will be held on Saturday, October 1st.
Safe Routes to School – A countywide effort to identify and improve the environment for children to walk and bike to school.
Active Outdoors – A project with San Bernardino County Regional Parks that encourages participation in outdoor recreational activities, specifically highlighting regional amenities.
Program Contact Information
General email: healthycommunities@dph.sbcounty.gov
Phone: 909-387-4370
Address: 340 N. Mt. View Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0010
Acting Program Coordinator:
Evelyn Trevino, etrevino@dph.sbcounty.gov
What is a Healthy Community?
A Healthy Community promotes
a positive physical, social, and
economic environment that
supports the well being of its
members. It includes healthy
schools, walkable communities,
transportation options, parks/
open space, adequate housing,
and access to health care.
Why is it Important?
San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous United States with a population of two million living in diverse geographic and civic environments. The health problems facing this region make it imperative that we give priority to the health needs of our residents. Current statistics for the County of San Bernardino include:
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Fourth most obese region in the United States with two out of three residents considered overweight or obese |
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Third highest heart disease rate in the state |
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71% of school children do not meet the fitness standards |
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Worst healthy food access in state, with six times as many unhealthy food retail outlets as healthy |
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Two thirds of adults are not meeting recommended physical activty levels |
Many modern health problems including obesity, heart disease and stroke, cancer, asthma, stress, and traffic related injuries are impacted by how & where we build our communities.[1] It is for this reason that the planning and health disciplines must work together for healthier future outcomes.
The Program
In 2006, the Healthy
Communities program was
created as a central point of
contact for health related
issues
throughout the county.
We
provide technical assistance
to
communities throughout the
county giving specific recommendations for policy and environmental strategies to improve residents’ health. We collaborate on multiple projects throughout the region, partnering with schools, community and faith-based organizations, public and private agencies, and city governments. These partnerships are effective tools for improving health in communities.
[1] Contra Costa County Built Environment Board Order, 10/31/05
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