Focusing on Spaces, Wages, and Transportation to Build Healthy Communities

22/02/2022 32 min Temporada 3 Episodio 3
Focusing on Spaces, Wages, and Transportation to Build Healthy Communities

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An interview with Lisa Robinson, Director of the Office of Food Access & Healthy Communities for the City of Somerville (formerly Shape Up Somerville).  Now, we recognize that there's so many root issues that can lead to obesity. And it's a complex issue. And we recognized that back then, as well. But how do we come together to really focus in on what's the main goal for attacking that—the systems that affect our health outcomes.Lisa RobinsonImpacting energy balance in childrenCreating a healthier communitySystems approachData-driven approachMeasuring success Investing in green spacesMaking spaces accessiblePublic transportation accessImpact on caregivers’ behavior and weight outcomesRebranding Shape Up SomervilleSupporting healthy eating and active living during the COVID-19 pandemicFocusing on spaces, wages, and transportation AdvocacyCollective impact approachhttps://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore