The goal of The Heart Network’s Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program is to increase access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity. It also includes an early childhood component through a partnership with the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, engaging with providers to adopt policies and practices that promote nutrition and physical activity for young children. CHSC programming is offered in Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, Chateaugay, Brushton-Moira, Salmon River, Malone, and Waverly. The program is funded through a five-year grant from the New York State Department of Health.
SCHOOL PROJECTS
Nutrition: Help schools comply with federal regulations and establish a healthy nutrition environment for foods served outside of meals and limit marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages.
Physical Activity: Provide training & technical assistance and resources for school staff to implement and strengthen quality physical education, increase physical activity throughout the day and before and after school and improve staff, family & community involvement.
School Wellness Policies: Facilitate policy updates and implementation of policies for physical activity and nutrition.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Connecting Routes to Destinations: Implement policies, plans and projects in municipalities that promote active transportation and increase safe and accessible physical activity.
Early Care & Education: Improve policies, practices and environments for physical activity and nutrition in childcare centers and day care homes.
Worksites & Community Settings: Assist local worksites, hospitals, & community organizations to adopt healthy food standards.
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