Did you know that a startling 18.9% of Ohio’s third-graders are overweight? Studies show that children who are overweight tend to remain overweight as adults and struggle with health issues, like diabetes and high cholesterol, much earlier in life.
How can you help? Join us at the Statehouse in Columbus on November 16th as we talk to lawmakers about health education standards and other ways we can work together to reduce childhood obesity.
State education standards provide a definition of quality for local schools. By establishing a minimum level of health education, Ohio can be confident that all students are receiving basic health information, while still giving schools options for greater achievement.
Agenda
8:00 -- Registration
9:00 – Welcome and Logistics
9:30 – Group meetings
10:00- Noon - Attend scheduled meetings with Legislators and/or Aides
12:30 – And Now What? How to promote a healthier Ohio back home
2:00 – Press Event (tentative)
Register today! It will take all of us—parents, concerned citizens, schools and decision-makers—working together to improve the health and future of Ohio’s children!
We hope you’ll join us and be the voice of Ohio's kids at the Statehouse!
Health Education: A Skills Based Approach Workshop in Ohio
On Tuesday, October 5, 2010
This development opportunity is designed as two full-day workshops scheduled 4 months apart. Participants will meet on November 19th, 2010 and learn how to incorporate characteristics of effective health programs into their health curriculum/ units/ lesson plans then go back to their classrooms to implement and test these strategies. Participants will come back together on February 11th, 2011 to discuss lessons learned and work through their challenges in the classroom. At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- State the goal of skill-based health education
- Describe the Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula
- Apply the Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula to a middle school or high school health class
- Describe the steps needed to adequately teach and assess a health skill
- Apply the steps for teaching health skills to middle school or high school students
- Understand health education theory supporting the focus on health behavior outcomes
Where: State Library of Ohio, 274 East 1st Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43201-3692
Who: The workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Susan Telljohann and Dr. Joseph Dake of the University of Toledo.
For a detailed flyer including cost, go to http://www.bhsalliance.org/Health_Education_-_A_Skills_Based_Approach.pdf or to access the on-line registration form, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QSDPRY2.
Help Your Kids Have a Healthy Holiday Season!
On Monday, December 21, 2009
The holidays always pose a particular challenge to a healthy lifestyle, especially with so many special holidays meals and treats! Read some great tips and ideas for helping your kids have a healthy holiday season here at The SPARK blog!
It's Not Often We Get to Say "Thanks!"
On Wednesday, December 2, 2009
WV Congressman Rahall recently signed on as a co-sponsor of the HEART for Women Act, simple and cost-effective but important legislation that will help to improve the treatment of heart disease and stroke in women. Send a quick note of thanks today!
2009-2010 Legislative Agenda: Ohio
On Thursday, November 12, 2009
The mission of the American Heart Association is: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
The American Heart Association / American Stroke Association supports and advocates for public policies that will help reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010. The following are the public policy priorities for Ohio in 2009-2010.
♥ Tobacco Prevention Funding
Over the last few years, tobacco prevention in Ohio has been decimated. First, funding was securitized in 2007. The following year, the tobacco prevention foundation was abolished and their endowment seized. While the state provided $6 million for 2008-09 and 2009-10, there is no provision to provide future dollars. Therefore, tobacco prevention funding is even more critical. Ohio will continue to support an equalization of the other tobacco products tax to provide a steady stream of funds for tobacco prevention.
♥ Stroke Systems of Care
Ohio took the first step towards addressing our stroke system of care several years ago. In 2006, Ohio released the Burden of Stroke in Ohio report, which provided greater insight to the state’s system. The next step for Ohio is legislation to address the identified gaps.
♥ Physical Education
While Ohio does have state standards for physical education, next steps are needed. Efforts are underway to improve the quality and quantity all children receive.
♥ Health Education Standards
Ohio does not have Health Education Standards for Schools. By passing national standards, Ohio can ensure children receive quality nutrition education. When coupled with improvements in physical education, we can address the energy in=energy out equation.
♥ Chain of Survival, Good Samaritan
While Ohio previously passed AED Good Samaritan legislation, there are additional adjustments needed. Ohio will work to enhance the current language to encourage additional AED placement.
This is the beginning of a new series on our legislative work. First, we will share the legislative agendas of each state. In a few months, we will share a legislative update to inform advocates of where we stand on our set agenda. Finally, we will have a wrap-up post at the end of legislative session to share our final results.
The American Heart Association / American Stroke Association supports and advocates for public policies that will help reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010. The following are the public policy priorities for Ohio in 2009-2010.
♥ Tobacco Prevention Funding
Over the last few years, tobacco prevention in Ohio has been decimated. First, funding was securitized in 2007. The following year, the tobacco prevention foundation was abolished and their endowment seized. While the state provided $6 million for 2008-09 and 2009-10, there is no provision to provide future dollars. Therefore, tobacco prevention funding is even more critical. Ohio will continue to support an equalization of the other tobacco products tax to provide a steady stream of funds for tobacco prevention.
♥ Stroke Systems of Care
Ohio took the first step towards addressing our stroke system of care several years ago. In 2006, Ohio released the Burden of Stroke in Ohio report, which provided greater insight to the state’s system. The next step for Ohio is legislation to address the identified gaps.
♥ Physical Education
While Ohio does have state standards for physical education, next steps are needed. Efforts are underway to improve the quality and quantity all children receive.
♥ Health Education Standards
Ohio does not have Health Education Standards for Schools. By passing national standards, Ohio can ensure children receive quality nutrition education. When coupled with improvements in physical education, we can address the energy in=energy out equation.
♥ Chain of Survival, Good Samaritan
While Ohio previously passed AED Good Samaritan legislation, there are additional adjustments needed. Ohio will work to enhance the current language to encourage additional AED placement.
This is the beginning of a new series on our legislative work. First, we will share the legislative agendas of each state. In a few months, we will share a legislative update to inform advocates of where we stand on our set agenda. Finally, we will have a wrap-up post at the end of legislative session to share our final results.
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