Authored by Rick Fortier According to a study published last week, children and teens in states with strong policies restricting the sale of unhealthy snack foods and beverages in schools gained less weight than children and teens living in states without these school policies. The new study published in the journal Pediatrics helps to confirm… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Redy.. Set.. Let’s Go! Youth Triathlon
The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Healthy Aroostook, and TAMC are proud to present the REDY…Set…Let’s Go! Youth Triathlon. The triathlon is perfect for beginners and more experienced competitors between the ages of 7 and 13. The triathlon will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s… Read more »
Inspiration from the field: Managing Asthma and Promoting Healthy Weight
Authored by Rhonda Vosmus Hi! I work at the AH! Asthma Health Program at Maine Medical Center as an asthma educator. My role is not only to talk with children and their families about asthma and how to treat it, but also to analyze the patient population to identify risk factors for asthma and asthma… Read more »
AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunity at Let’s Go! Androscoggin
Healthy Androscoggin is looking for an energetic community-minded individual to continue to lead the Let’s Go obesity prevention initiative in Androscoggin County. The position will be recruited through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, which places volunteers in service positions across the country and the position will be housed at Healthy Androscoggin in Lewiston. The VISTA program… Read more »
First Annual Let’s Go! 5210 Childhood Obesity Conference
Hi,I’m Dr. Tory Rogers, program director at Let’s Go! I would like to personally invite all healthcare providers who work one on one with patients and families to this inspiring and informative event. Our team of national experts will provide you with concepts and tools you can use in your practice, with your patients and… Read more »