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LWC Revitalizes Recreation Centers Through Healthy Eating and Active Living Initiatives

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LiveWell Colorado is the leading obesity prevention organization in the state of Colorado with a focus on expanding access to and education about healthy eating and active living for all Coloradans. In an effort to further its work, LiveWell Colorado partnered with some of Denver’s most dedicated leaders in youth and community engagement—including Denver Parks …

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A Night of Celebration for GSK in Northeast Denver

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Presented by GroundFloor Media on May 18, 2015 “Being healthy is a journey, not a sprint,” chanted Mayor Michael B. Hancock (pictured) to a crowd of nearly 200 people at a community event at Stapleton Recreation Center in the Globeville neighborhood Northeast of Denver on May 14. Community activists, local politicians, media representatives and enthusiastic youth …

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City of Loveland Invests in Thompson School District

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At the recent Colorado Bike Summit, hosted by Bicycle Colorado, one of the sessions focused on Safe Routes to School (SRTS). While federal and state dollars have allowed CDOT to award schools and communities grants to address the needs at their schools since 2005, SRTS is not just a funding program. Communities across Colorado often …

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Smart Snacks in Schools Support a Healthier Generation of Colorado Kids

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As kids head back to school this fall, they’ll have access to healthier snack items, thanks to updated nutrition standards known as “Smart Snacks in School,” which went into effect July 1. These standards were created based on feedback from 250,000 parents, school administrators and food and beverage industry representatives, along with recommendations from the …

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Two Legislative Wins for Healthy Eating and Active Living in Colorado

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Two bills that LiveWell Colorado supported during the 2014 legislative session were signed into law today by Governor John Hickenlooper at the State Capitol. These bills promote healthy eating and active living, and support the Governor's initiative to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. House Bill 14-1301 provides $700,000 to fund educational efforts …

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The Governor’s New Health Agenda: Making Colorado the Healthiest State in the Nation

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Earlier this week, LiveWell Colorado had the privilege of joining Governor Hickenlooper for the unveiling of the State of Health report, which outlines the state’s commitment to and action plan for making Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. As Governor Hickenlooper states, “Achieving this goal is not an easy task, but it’s one we …

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