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Illinois Crash Information
http://www.dot.state.il.us/trafficsafety/crashreports.html
Related Interest Group(s): Physical Activity
Related Topics: Safe Streets, Walkability
Illinois Nutrition Education and Training Program
http://www.kidseatwell.org/training.htm
Free training and certification. Workshops are available in English and Spanish.
Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood
Related Topics: Childhood Toolkit
Illinois Obesity Prevention Standards – Case Study
The purpose of this case study is to share the Illinois experience in preventing obesity in early childhood via strengthening nutrition, physical activity and screen time standards in licensed child-care centers across the state.
This study is authored by:
Christy Serrano and Karen Berman, Ounce of Prevention Fund
Tom Browning and Marcia Stoll, Illinois Action for Children
Adam Becker, Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children
Jennifer Herd, Chicago Department of Public Health
Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood
Related Topics: General Resources, Prevention and Intervention
Illinois Physicians’ Statement on Breastfeeding
Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood
Related Topics: Breastfeeding
Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) DASH Job Opportunities January 2020
Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) DASH Job Opportunities January 2020
Illinois WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30513
This federal program provides food and health services for low income pregnant women, new mothers, and mothers with young children. Participants must meet specific income and health requirements.
Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood
Related Topics: Childhood Toolkit
Illinois Witness Slip Procedures
In the State of Illinois, our House and Senate provide an online venue for citizens over the age of 13 to participate in the legislative process by filing witness slips online. To file a witness slip and record your support or opposition for a piece of legislation, review the steps in this document.
Related Interest Group(s): Policy and Advocacy
Kids Food Critic Activity
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/tn/Food_Critic_508.pdf
Score card students can use to rate a new food
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
La Leche League International
Helps mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood
Related Topics: Childhood Toolkit
Linking Obesity Prevention and Schools
Presentation on obesity and schools by Adam Becker at Healthy Teacher Network event.
Related Interest Group(s): Schools
Related Topics: Healthy Teacher Network