Basecamp Login
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
YouTube Channel
En Español
Join Our Movement
Contact
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
##LOC[Cancel]##
About
Structure
HLM Executive Committee
Vision, Mission & Goals
Contact Us
News
Top News
Archived News
Past HLM Newsletters
Policy Priorities
Policy Actions
Community Action Plan
Resources for Policymakers
Childhood Obesity in Harris County
87th Legislature
Get Involved
Partner with HLM
Youth
Parents & Families
Our Priority Communities
Near Northside
Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens
Pasadena
Early Childhood/Out of School Action Team
Healthcare Action Team
Infant Nutrition and Nurture Engagement Team
Calendar of Events
Sign Up To Be A Partner
Youth & Families
To Harris County Youth
To Our Priority Communities
To Near Northside
To Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens
To Pasadena
To Education
School Nutrition & Physical Activity Environment Survey
To Early Childhood/After School
Early Child Care Survey Report
In-home child care provider webinar
Reports
Harris County Food Systems Report
Built Environment & Food Access Assessment Report
Community Health Living Index Report
HLM Annual Progress Report 2016
HLM Annual Progress Report 2014
HLM Meeting Highlights
Covid-19 Resources
Youth Video Challenge
World Obesity Day
Strategic Planning Process
Eat. Play. Learn.
EAT
Eat Better
Policy Actions
Resources
PLAY
Play Often
Policy Actions
Resources
LEARN
Learn More
Policy Actions
Resources
Healthy Living Matters
»
About
»
News
»
Archived News
Archived News
Font size:
Print:
06/10/2013
Houston Heights Walmart developer says walkability issues may be addressed
Project is not finished and problems like the hydrant in the middle of the sidewalk will be addressed
Read more
06/10/2013
Houston Metro riders now eligible for free emergency taxi services
Houston’s Metro will begin serving all transit users with its emergency back up program.
Read more
06/10/2013
Local elementary school encourages transportation
Briargrove Elementary School in west Houston is encouraging students and parents to make a conscious effort to walk, bike, or scoot to school every Friday.
Read more
06/10/2013
The health toll of immigration
A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in this country, the worse their rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Read more
06/10/2013
Young Houston leaders challenge obesity epidemic with fitness facility in Fifth Ward
The obesity statistics in Houston’s Fifth Ward that propelled the city’s young leaders into action.
Read more
06/10/2013
4th Annual Salud America! Summit held in San Antonio May 15-17
The conference focused on the importance of understanding Hispanic cultural perceptions of food, health and nutrition in order to successfully market healthy living and inspire behavior changes.
Read more
06/10/2013
CPT Member Minute: Alisa Sanders, RN
CPT member Alisa Sanders represents the University of Texas Lactation Foundation, which is funded by the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
Read more
04/26/2013
Youth Engagement Photovoice Contest
What makes healthy eating and physical activity easy or hard in your community?
Read more
04/26/2013
Construction That Focuses on Health of Residents
Ailments like heart disease and obesity are promoting the idea that a shift in land-use planning and design can stanch some of the harmful influences.
Read more
04/26/2013
New Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth
A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlights promising interventions to help children and teens be active
Read more
04/26/2013
Tread Lightly: Labels That Translate Calories into Walking Distance Could Induce People to Eat Less
Choosing what to eat or drink based on calorie numbers alone is challenging for some restaurant-goers.
Read more
04/26/2013
RWJF Poll About Children and Weight: Crunch Time–3 p.m. to Bed
Poll takes a look at children’s eating and activity habits during crunch time.
Read more
04/26/2013
83rd Texas Legislature: Updates
Check the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living site that tracks health-related bills and announces public hearings on legislation.
Read more
04/26/2013
Almost 40 percent of Hispanics are obese. To combat the health crisis, cities as well as state lawmakers are aiming to get Latinos exercising and eating healthier.
Read more
04/26/2013
HLM member featured on local NPR series “UH Moment”
CPT member, Dr. Norma Olvera, was highlighted during an episode of “UH Moment” on Houston’s public radio station KUHF.
Read more
03/11/2013
Healthy Living Matters featured in Spring legislative event
HAND hosted its spring legislative event, moderated by local celebrity Minerva Perez. Partnering organizations included Healthy Living Matters, Go Healthy Houston Task Force, Kinder Institute, and CAN DO Houston.
Read more
03/11/2013
Houston quality of life declining, report says
A report by Rice University’s Shell Center for Sustainability warns that Houston’s quality of life is eroding and will continue to get worse.
Read more
03/11/2013
Edgewood Park neighborhood waiting for city to replace community gym
A community in southeast Houston says it was expecting a new place for families to exercise, but so far, they’re still waiting.
Read more
03/11/2013
Research finds promising approaches to prevent Latino childhood obesity
Guided grocery store trips, menu labeling at restaurants, community gardens, and video-game-based exercise programs are among several promising ways to prevent obesity
Read more
03/11/2013
Childhood obesity physician training program comes to Nashville
Childhood obesity continues to rise nationally and in Davidson County, local physicians and pediatricians are coming together to share ideas
Read more
03/11/2013
School Obesity Prevention Roundtable brings together leaders to promote healthy school environments
Attendees included researchers from NC universities, non-profit public health agencies, state agencies, and local school district wellness leadership.
Read more
03/11/2013
HLM member featured on “Growing Up in America”
Listen to HLM Community Planning Team member Dr. Claire Bocchini discuss childhood obesity
Read more
02/18/2013
Insurance Carrier Funds Activities to Fight Childhood Obesity
UnitedHealthcare’s HEROES program awards $1,000 grants to help fund projects that raise kids’ awareness about ways to live healthier lives.
Read more
02/18/2013
Clearer Food Labels Might Help with Healthy Food Choice
Different labels on food that clearly display the total number of calories and nutrients in the entire package, rather than just part of it, might help people ma.ke healthier food choices
Read more
02/18/2013
U.S. Releases New Rules for School Snack Foods
The guidelines, which set minimum requirements for calories and fats allowed, encourage schools to offer low-fat and whole-grain snack foods or fruits and limit the availability of sugary drinks.
Read more
02/18/2013
Texas YMCA Locations Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Pioneering Healthier Communities Initiative
2,700 YMCAs received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Read more
02/18/2013
Healthy Schools Summit Explores How to Help Kids Get Healthy in San Antonio
The Healthy Schools Summit brought together educators, community organizations, public health representatives and parents to learn about supporting healthy kids.
Read more
02/18/2013
RESOURCE: Reshaping Texas Website from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs
“Our goal is to provide a collaborative, interactive clearinghouse of news, data, research and success stories involving Texas’ fight to treat and prevent obesity,”
Read more
02/18/2013
Dell Center for Healthy Living Holds Webinar
Dell Center for Healthy Living Holds Webinar on Child Health in the 83rd Legislature and Debuts New Website to Track Legislation
Read more
01/16/2013
Watch Healthy Living Matters members Pam Tevis and Margaret Lamar
Pam Tevis and Margaret Lamar as they help Pasadena ISD students prepare a healthy picnic and explore nature at Brazos Bend State Park!
Read more
01/03/2013
In U.S., More Cite Obesity as Most Urgent Health Problem
More Americans than in the past say obesity is the most urgent health problem facing the United States.
Read more
01/03/2013
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Hosts Forum on Childhood Obesity
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences hosted a virtual forum on childhood obesity and possible links to environmental exposures.
Read more
01/03/2013
Bedroom TVs Linked to Childhood Obesity
A television in the bedroom raises a child’s risk for obesity, a new study suggests.
Read more
01/03/2013
Obesity in Young Is Seen as Falling in Several Cities
After decades of rising childhood obesity rates, several American cities are reporting their first declines.
Read more
01/03/2013
‘Healthy Living Alliance’ Formed to Combat Escalating Obesity Rate in Montgomery County
County’s startling obesity rate prompts United Way initiative
Read more
01/03/2013
Klein ISD Nurses Receive Award for Wellness Programs
According a district release, the award includes a $1,500 grant per nurse for continuing student programs aimed at preventing childhood obesity.
Read more
01/03/2013
San Antonio Introduces Bus Rapid Transit Service
On Dec. 17, VIA launches VIA Prímo, its first bus rapid transit line and arguably the transit agency’s most ambitious new service in the past decade.
Read more
01/03/2013
Mark Fenton Leads Houston Walkability Audit
Mark Fenton, a national expert on walkability, led city officials on a walkability audit in the Near Northside neighborhood of Houston.
Read more
01/03/2013
AJPM Announces Childhood Obesity Challenge
The challenge of childhood obesity is particularly daunting, with far-reaching and long-term adverse health consequences not only for the US, but worldwide.
Read more
01/03/2013
2012 Shape of the Nation Report Reveals State Loopholes
State Loopholes Stalling Progress of Physical Education Programs
Read more
01/03/2013
Obesity Costs U.S. Companies Billions In Lost Productivity: Gallup
The consequences of the country’s obesity epidemic expand beyond just personal health.
Read more
01/03/2013
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Heart Association Join Forces to Reverse Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Under the new initiative, RWJF and AHA will focus on policy interventions to advance six priorities that research shows are likely to have the greatest impact on childhood obesity.
Read more
01/03/2013
Parental Attitudes About Food Marketing Revealed at APHA
A new study from Yale’s Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity, released Monday at APHA, finds that parents are concerned about food marketing
Read more
01/03/2013
The Kinder Institute’s Urban Health Program Releases Child Obesity Study
Research from the Kinder Institute’s Urban Health Program reported that children living in poorer neighborhoods are 28 percent more likely to be obese than their counterparts
Read more
01/03/2013
Coalition Unveils Plan to Eliminate Childhood Obesity in Dallas by 2020
A coalition of more than 60 key organizations, community leaders and stakeholders in the region that are committed to improving children’s health.
Read more
01/03/2013
Mayor Parker Launches Urban Grows Initiative
Mayor Annise Parker today announced, with Urban Harvest, the launch of Urban Grows, the first vegetable allotment garden program utilizing City of Houston property.
Read more
01/03/2013
Houston’s Metro Referendum a Boon for Buses, Officials Say
With the November referendum behind them, Metro officials are getting back to work on a transit system recovering from years of declining ridership and light rail-related battles.
Read more
01/03/2013
Voters Approve Park and School Bond Propositions in Houston
The money will fund construction projects in the city, the Houston Independent School District and Houston Community College.
Read more
01/03/2013
Two Recently-Released Infographics Connecting Parks and Transportation to Health
Connecting Parks and Transportation to Health
Read more
01/03/2013
America’s Beverage Companies Launch New Calories Count™ Vending Program
America’s beverage companies today announced a new Calories Count™ Vending Program, which will be launched in municipal buildings in the cities of Chicago and San Antonio
Read more
Obese youth more likely to use calorie information in fast food restaurants
A new CDC study, published online today in the Journal of Public Health, has found that of young people who visited fast food or chain restaurants in the U.S. in 2010, girls and youth who were obese were more likely to use calorie information
Read more
Limiting Sugary Beverage Consumption in Young Kids
A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that preschool/darecare settings may be the most effective places to limit sugary beverage consumption in kids
Read more