The food truck business has gained in popularity throughout cities in the United States. Everything from kimchi tacos to gourmet grilled cheese. While some food trucks focus on serving fun, prepared foods, some social entrepreneurs see the food truck as an opportunity to sell fresh, locally grown, and affordable produce in underserved communities. Two such endeavors, The BLK ProjeK and …
Hip Hop Public Health Promotes Healthy Eating
Hip Hop Public Health partners doctors and Hip-Hop artists to convey important health messages about healthy eating and obesity prevention to school children in under served communities. Dr. Olajide Williams, a doctor at NY-Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center, founded the nonprofit to encourage kids to eat healthy through Hip-Hop songs, comic books, and cartoon style videos. What do you think about this …
Increasing Outdoor Physical Activity Through Park Prescription Programs
Most of us are familiar with doctors recommending that patients increase their physical activity levels, but you’re probably new to the idea of a “Park Prescription.” The National Recreation and Park Association has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and California’s Institute at the Golden Gate to encourage doctors to recommend outdoor physical activity programs to …
NY Presbyterian Hospital’s CHALK Program and Henry Santos Tackle Obesity
Photo credit: The Uptown Collective New-York Presbyterian Hospital’s Choosing Healthy and Active Lifestyles for Kids (CHALK) program has partnered with Henry Santos, former member of musical group Aventura, to promote healthy eating and physical activity. On May 29th, Santos visited P.S. 18 Park Terrace to share his tips on leading a healthy lifestyle and to engage students, parents, and teachers …
Winners of The CDTC Bike to Work Day Workplace Challenge
Photo credit: Capital Coexist The Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) held its Bike-to-Work Day Workplace challenge on May 16th 2014, also announcing winners on the same day. Employers were challenged to encourage high employee participation and biking long distances. Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties participated in the challenge with 350 people registering and biking over 3,500 miles, and burning …