Authored by: Dr. Victoria Rogers, Director of Let’s Go! We are two weeks away from our 3rd Annual Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 National Childhood Obesity Conference and I couldn’t be more excited. Fall in Maine is a great time to host upwards of 150 healthcare professionals from across the globe. Yup, attendees are joining us from… Read more »
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Drink Up Without the Added Sugar
Authored by: Adrienne Gallant Let’s Go! Knox County Coordinator When my daughter entered Kindergarten a couple of years ago I went to a meeting for new parents. At the end of the meeting I went up and introduced myself to the principal and told her that I would love to talk with her about having… Read more »
How to Handle Convenience Stores
Authored by: Adrienne Gallant Let’s Go! Knox County Coordinator It’s mid-July and you know what that means: summer is well underway! Summer vacations are planned and road trips can begin! As a kid I remember taking many road trips during my two months of freedom. One of the highlights for my brother and I were the… Read more »
Good Work Doesn’t Go Unnoticed
Authored by: Heidi Kessler, Let’s Go! Senior Program Manager The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced today that Maine Medical Center is being awarded for its collaborative efforts to improve community health with the 2014 NOVA Award. Each year the AHA honors 5 hospitals across the nation for their effective, collaborative programs focusing on community health…. Read more »
Innovative ways to support our partners in the fight against childhood obesity
Authored by: Emily Walters, Let’s Go! Healthcare Program Manager We’re always looking for ways to support our partners. Earlier this year we saw a need for interactive, educational tools and by May we had developed, piloted and introduced a series of free online courses. Healthcare professionals and child care providers can now visit our website… Read more »