Ohio has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country, with an average of 7.57 deaths per 1000 births. A summit will be hosted on December 5th and 6th will educate on infant mortality and discuss ways in which communities can work towards change. Read more here
Perfectly Imperfect Produce is a program run by the Forest City Weingart Produce Co. in order to bridge the gap between food waste and families in need in the Cleveland area. Learn more here
Although the snow and cold of the season can limit an active lifestyle during frigid temps and bursts of snow, there are many ways to stay fit. Read about some tips and tricks for getting through the Cleveland winter here
The Great American Smokeout is a nationwide event sponsored by the American Cancer Society that encourages people to quit smoking and take the first step towards a healthier life. Cleveland is celebrating the Great American Smokeout on November 17th with a recognition ceremony for our youth poster contest winners, and a public event on smoking cessation. Read more here
The Serenity Study is a joint project between Kent State University and University Hospitals Connor Integrative Health Network. Learn more here
November 8th is Election Day!
On November 8th voters will elect the next President of the United States. There also candidates for the US and Ohio Senate, US Congress and State House Representatives. This Presidential Election also features County Council candidates, judicial seats, the Ohio Supreme Court, and State School Board members. There are also important issues on the ballot. Learn more here
Although some schools in Cleveland have been celebrating walking for years by hosting Walk to School Days, walking school buses, and walking field trips to locations like the neighborhood library, others are just getting started. However, last fall, Cleveland became the fifth city in Ohio and one of the first in the nation to launch a large school district-wide travel plan to improve walking and biking conditions for approximately 27,000 students across 69 Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) schools. Learn more here
Did you know that one-third of all Americans ages 65 and older fall each year, and that falls result in over 2.8 million injuries that are treated by emergency departments annually. Did you also know that falls prevention programs exist to help create lifestyle changes that can decrease these statistics! Read more here
