Stories from the Field

California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition)

In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the California Department of Public Health and California Project LEAN worked to limit access to sugar-sweetened beverages and increase water intake in school settings.

Youth Engagement & Action for Health (YEAH!)

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative worked to reduce childhood obesity by creating healthy environments for all children and families through advocacy, education, and policy development efforts.

Gold Medal Schools


In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Utah Department of Health partnered with schools and local health departments to create healthier school environments and address childhood obesity.

Human Rights and Health Collective
In this story from the field, we take a look at a California organization that addressed health conditions related to housing and food security among low-income residents.

Let's Move! Rockbridge
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Virginia organization that addressed community health by developing partnerships with local businesses, physicians, and schools to promote healthy behaviors in their community.

Salem Healthy Kids 2012
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Massachusetts organization that empowered young people to use theater to educate their peers about healthy behaviors.

Starting Well/Comenzando Bien
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Utah organization providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to help Latina women improve their health.

Green Carts Initiative

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works to improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Healthy Food Small Retailer Program


Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Program


Across the United States, more than 1 in 3 adults have obesity—making it a serious and costly health issue.1 In the state of Delaware, obesity rates rose from 13% in 1992 to 28% in 2007.

Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Texas

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how The Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Texas program improved health behavior among children through the promotion of physical activity and healthy food choices.

Communities Putting Prevention to Work / Healthy Eating Active Living


Mobile School Pantry Program

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Utah Food Bank works to address food insecurity and hunger among children in Utah.