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July 10-12, 2007
Hilton Head, South Carolina
The purpose of the event was to provide an interactive forum for legislators to explore a range of policy options for addressing public health issues, learn research results about the effectiveness of various policy approaches, and examine opportunities for state innovation. Regional and national experts shared strategies, techniques and state program examples.
Review the 2007 state legislation summary on Adolescent Health and Wellness bills compiled by the Health Policy Tracking Service of Thomson West.
Click here to view the final agenda. Click on the names below for presentations from the speakers (.pdf).
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The Obesity Epidemic: What Does it Mean for State Policymakers?
Dr. Deborah Galuska, branch chief, CDC Division of Nutrition & Physical Activity
Physical Education and Physical Activity in Schools
Charlene Burgeson, executive director, National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Sen. Martha Scott, Michigan
Neighborhood and Community Design to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Cynthia Jaconski, director, Steps to a Healthier New York, NY State Department of Health
Jessica Collins, director, Somerville Community Health Agenda, Cambridge Health Alliance
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Legislative Actions to Address Childhood Obesity
Rep. Joe Armstrong, Tennessee
Rep. Joe Bertram, III, Hawaii
Sen. Valerie Wiener, Nevada
Asm. Felix Ortiz, New York
Addressing Obesity through CSHP in Schools
Elizabeth Coke Haller, school health team leader, CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health
Dr. Christine Beyer, health education consultant, South Carolina Healthy Schools
Utilizing School Wellness Policies to Combat Obesity
Tracy Fox, president, Food, Nutrition & Policy Consultants
Yibo Wood, nutritionist, USDA Food & Nutrition Service
Keynote Address
Dr. Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Food Marketing and Advertising to Children
Dr. Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Robert Earl, senior director of nutrition policy, Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association
Obesity Prevention and Treatment in Healthcare Settings
Dr. Robert Walker, fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Sarah Rigby, Gold Medal Schools Program coordinator, Utah Department of Health
State Exemplary and Innovative Programs
Dr. Vivian Pilant, director, Office of School Food Services and Nutrition, South Carolina Department of Education
Dennis Chaney, public health director, Barren River District Health Department, Kentucky
Patricia Hess, director, Division of Nutrition, New York State Department of Health
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Identifying Stakeholders as Partners
Dr. Janet Colson, professor, Middle Tennessee State University
Phyllis Allen, director, Office of Public Health Nutrition & Co Chairperson, South Carolina Action for Healthy Kids Team
Judith Young, vice president for programs, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
CSG Contact:
Pam Goins
859.244.8142
pgoins@csg.org
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