Communities for Healthy Kids

Central Valley regional and multisector initiative to reduce childhood obesity through upstream strategies and a health equity lens. Anchored by @careforkids

[Valley Children's @CareForKids]

Access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a real challenge for many children living in the Central Valley. Read more about our partnership with @VallartaMarkets where we work to provide children under 12 years old with free fruit.
https://t.co/oSAXvUG3d7

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

You can put off taking your kids for a haircut, but it’s important not to delay immunizations and developmental screenings. Pediatricians’ offices are open and safe. #CallYourPediatrician today!

[FCHIP @fresnochip]

Announcing: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris - Keynote speaker for FCHIP's 3rd Annual State of Our Health Breakfast

More details on the invite attached.

Sponsorships are now available. For a sponsorship packet contact Sue Kincaid at [email protected] or [phone] etx. 123

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

.@ACEsAware is the first initiative of its kind in the nation to cut #ACEs & toxic stress by half. Learn more!

[Dr. Nadine Burke Harris @DrBurkeHarris]

This is what breaking the intergenerational cycle of adversity looks like!
So thrilled to launch @ACEsAware. Health care providers can now take the 2-hour training to begin screening for ACEs at https://t.co/EHwSGsgOyW #ScreenTreatHeal #CaliforniaForAll

[Todd Suntrapak @ToddSuntrapak]

Today we are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Guilds Center for Community Health @CareForKids funded by a new $5 million endowment by the 15 Guilds that have so generously supported our organization over the last 70 years and continue to do so.

[FCHIP @fresnochip]

Be sure to SAVE THE DATE for our 3rd Annual State of Our Health Breakfast on February 7, 2020! More details to come soon. #Fresno #health #healthyfresnocounty

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

Policies to help everyone, in every city, live the healthiest life possible. https://t.co/9WjX3IMnvM #cityhealth #ratemycityhealth

[de Beaumont Foundation @deBeaumontFndtn]

In @City_Health’s new report, learn about nine policies that improve health and quality of life in the 40 largest U.S. cities. Check out how your city did here https://t.co/HZp5ROmrPr

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

Colleges Should Not Have to Have Food Pantries via @thenation https://t.co/Fg3pr7Gbe5

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

Good sleep habits lead to improved attention, behavior, learning, and mental and physical health.

[American Academy of Pediatrics @AmerAcadPeds]

California's new law draws on research that shows that later school start times can increase the duration and quality of teen sleep, with multiple health benefits, @nbcNews reports. Dr. Judith Owens, a sleep expert, approves: "This is huge."
https://t.co/bIzC58DIMc

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

Get a Health Equity Report Card for Your Area! https://t.co/m5JH9CbCHj

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

California is first state to push back school start times - Los Angeles Times https://t.co/YKORqWqoE8

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

Which Cities are Making Healthy Food an Easy and Accessible Option? https://t.co/X4VYxl3pCf

[Simran Kaur | ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕੌਰ @simranik]

Attended the Walk to School event at @budrank on behalf of @CareForKids. Walking promotes physical activity and good health. #obesityprevention #saferoutestoschool #WalkToSchoolDay

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

Adverse Childhood Experiences are preventable, not inevitable. Check out new report on stopping ACEs from happening in the first place — Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Leveraging the Best Available Evidence. https://t.co/y4llZRLven

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

Research shows that what children drink from ages 0-5 has a big impact on their health. The nation’s leading health organizations agree that for most kids, the recommendations can help to set children on a path for healthy growth and development. Check out https://t.co/3Sl0P3yYdf

[VoicesForHealthyKids @Voices4HK]

Research shows that what kids drink – from birth through age 5 – can have a big impact on their health. Learn more about which drinks are best and which ones to avoid at https://t.co/BweOSIb2dx! #HealthyDrinksHealthyKids

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

Great news from our partner @HealthyEating: National Cancer Institute Endorses Dairy Council of California's Nutrition Education https://t.co/kLtbhmjQTa

[Cultiva La Salud @CultivaLaSalud]

We are so excited for our friends and partners @fresnometmin on the opening of a new community garden. Way to go! Please come out and join them in the celebration.

[Communities for Healthy Kids @CommunitiesKids]

A new battle against soda brews in California https://t.co/bDAcdNUyoS