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Ingrid Morris, Julie Knaack, Meg Molloy, Whitney Davis, Kristy Lowther NC Prevention Partners

A success story in collaboration: NC agencies partner with schools on obesity prevention through NC School Health Connection. Ingrid Morris, Julie Knaack, Meg Molloy, Whitney Davis, Kristy Lowther NC Prevention Partners.

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Ingrid Morris, Julie Knaack, Meg Molloy, Whitney Davis, Kristy Lowther NC Prevention Partners

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  1. A success story in collaboration: NC agencies partner with schools on obesity prevention through NC School Health Connection Ingrid Morris, Julie Knaack, Meg Molloy, Whitney Davis, Kristy Lowther NC Prevention Partners Thank you to all NC School Health Connection partners & advisory board members!

  2. www.ncschoolhealthconnection.org NC School Health Connection A collaborative website developed by NC Healthy Schools and NC Prevention Partners Mission: to identify and promote effective childhood obesity prevention programs in North Carolina public schools using a web-based, interactive map that empowers key stakeholders and encourages collaboration among those seeking to improve student health and academic achievement.

  3. Kudos! Finally a centralized, one stop shop, to locate school obesity prevention programs and resources in the state. The website is a great resource for networking, gaining ideas and finding grant opportunities. This website will be fundamental as we plan and implement our health and nutrition programs this school year. • Elke B. Atkins, Director of Child Nutrition Mount Airy City Schools

  4. Website Goals • Target Audiences • Schools - teachers, staff, parents and students • Superintendents • Local and state school boards • School health advisory councils • Local and state health departments • School obesity prevention programs • Policy makers • Funders • Academic and research partners • Empower school leaders with centralized information on programs • Improve coordination and collaboration among agencies working with schools • Inform stakeholders of initiatives underway in North Carolina schools • Illustrate program distribution to close the gaps in underserved counties • Profile evidence-based programs • Monitor program characteristics

  5. Website Features Coming soon: blog & calendar for greater community interaction

  6. Website Tour www.ncschoolhealthconnection.org

  7. Site Promotion • Colorful Banner Ads in various sizes are available for website promotion by partner organizations and the education community • Newsletters, presentations, social media, school communications, advisory board outreach, targeted emails, media releases and others

  8. Website Launched: April 2010 NC School Health Connection MapJuly 2010 – 12 Programs

  9. NC School Health Connection MapSeptember 2011 – 20 Programs

  10. Program Survey Information

  11. Types of Obesity Prevention Initiatives Offered to Schools

  12. Program Focus Areas

  13. Thank you! www.ncschoolhealthconnection.org Acknowledgements: NC Department of Public Instruction, NC Division of Public Health, GlaxoSmithKline, NC School Health Connection Advisory Board Members & Program Partners Contact Information: Ingrid Morris, MPH (919) 969-7022, x218 Ingrid@ncpreventionpartners.org

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