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Start Walking Now! A Model for Creating Healthy Social Experiences and Systems in US Communities
Participants will be guided through the American Heart Association’s “Walking Paths,” a distance markers program using a fun online tool to design free and safe routes in communities that promotes physical activity, brings neighbors together and provides valuable history lessons. Special walking paths chosen by community partners are designed to make physical activity more convenient and accessible, while encourage the public to embrace a healthy lifestyle. The presenter will share an online app where they can download the Walking Path How-To Guide, and gain tips on identifying a walking path to share, a scorecard for determining if the path is worth sharing and instructions on creating the path online.
This innovative approach by a national organization will enhance the ability of participants to enrich lives of those at risk for negative health across the nation.
Learning Areas:
Diversity and cultureProgram planning
Public health or related education
Learning Objectives:
Define steps of a neighborhood walkability assessment process.
Describe an innovative online tool for creating neighborhood walking paths.
Keyword(s): Community Health Programs, Health Promotion and Education
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Fil has been with the American Heart Association for 13 years and has supported several health strategies efforts both locally and nationally.He works closely with volunteers and alliance partners in breaking new and exciting ground within the Latino market and has been a champion and a leader in Latino initiatives within the Health Equity field at both the local, regional and national level.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.