The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #51926

Ladene Larsen, RN, Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Health Promotion, PO Box 142107, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2107, 801-538-6141, ladenelarsen@utah.gov, Connie Kitchens, MS, A Healthier You 2002, 299 South Main Street #1300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2241, and Scott D. Williams, MD, MPH, Deputy Director, Utah Department of Health, PO Box 142107, Salt Lake City, UT 84114=2107.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the steps taken for a successful PH and Medicine Initiative that was linked to the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics and engaged the general public for over 2 years in improving health behaviors.

Keywords: Public/Private Partnerships, Community-Based Health Promotion

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.