Lauren Morelle
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Teaching Residents to Play it Safe - Healthi Kids Introduces CPTED in Four City Neighborhoods

Started May 17, 2012 0 Replies

When Healthi Kids asked the Rochester community why their children were not active outside, one of the most mentioned concerns was safety.  Whether referring to the speed of traffic or illegal…Continue

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Summer Meals - A healthy food option for active kids

The summer is fast approaching in Rochester, and kids around town will be busy.  Whether playing sports, getting ahead with summer classes, or hanging with friends at a Rec Center, eating a nutritious meal is often the last thing on their minds.  And with the constant availability of junk foods everywhere, it is increasingly tough for children to make healthy choices.  Thankfully, Summer…See More
Jun 5, 2014
John Boutet commented on Lauren Morelle's blog post Positive News for Childhood Obesity!
"It's great to hear of progress on this Lauren.  Keep up the good work."
Sep 2, 2013
Lauren Morelle posted a blog post

Positive News for Childhood Obesity!

Great news from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – efforts to curb childhood obesity are working! According to new research, 19 states have seen a decrease in the number of obese preschoolers ages 2 to 4.  Twenty other states and Puerto Rico saw their numbers remain the same.  This means the number of preschool children at an unhealthy weight has fallen from 17% to 12% since…See More
Sep 1, 2013
Lauren Morelle posted a blog post

Summer Meals are Back!

Summer in the SouthWest means more than just sun and fun – it also means the return of the Summer Meals program!  Thanks to a free program sponsored locally by the City of Rochester, the Rochester City School District, and Foodlink, all kids 18 and under can access free, healthy meals at locations right in their neighborhood. A recent report by the Center for Governmental Research (CGR)…See More
Jun 7, 2013
Lauren Morelle posted a blog post

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month!

This September marks the second annual Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.  Created by President Barak Obama in 2011, the purpose of the designation is to bring understanding to the country’s fast-growing health crisis.  Beyond showcasing the facts that make childhood overweight and obesity so serious, this month gives parents, guardians, teachers, and community members the opportunity to take action to get kids moving more and eating better. According to the Centers for Disease Control,…See More
Aug 30, 2012
Lauren Morelle posted a discussion

Teaching Residents to Play it Safe - Healthi Kids Introduces CPTED in Four City Neighborhoods

When Healthi Kids asked the Rochester community why their children were not active outside, one of the most mentioned concerns was safety.  Whether referring to the speed of traffic or illegal activity on a street corner, parents and guardians worried their children aren’t safe when they go out to play.  As a grassroots campaign committed to making sure that all children have access to play, Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency’s Healthi Kids launched a plan to address the concerns of the…See More
May 17, 2012
Lauren Morelle posted a blog post

Great News for All City Neighbors

At the November 15 meeting of Rochester’s City Council, the members unanimously voted to pass a Complete Streets Policy.  “Complete Streets” is a term for streets designed to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users.  This includes pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transport users of any age and ability.  An ideal Complete Street for example, might have large sidewalks on both sides of the road, clearly labeled pedestrian crosswalks, and bicycle…See More
Dec 6, 2011
Lauren Morelle joined Eleanor Coleman's group
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SW Common Council (SWCC)

The SWCC represents leaders and community residents who meet to contribute to the vision and planning for the SouthWest Quadrant.See More
Oct 27, 2011
Lauren Morelle is now a member of Location19.org
Oct 13, 2011

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Do you live in Rochester's SouthWest Quadrant?
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What Street (and location if not in the Quadrant)?
University Avenue
Website:
http://www.healthikids.org

Lauren Morelle's Blog

Summer Meals - A healthy food option for active kids

Posted on June 5, 2014 at 11:58am 0 Comments

The summer is fast approaching in Rochester, and kids around town will be busy.  Whether playing sports, getting ahead with summer classes, or hanging with friends at a Rec Center, eating a nutritious meal is often the last thing on their minds.  And with the constant availability of junk foods everywhere, it is increasingly tough for children to make healthy…

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Positive News for Childhood Obesity!

Posted on September 1, 2013 at 2:00pm 1 Comment

Great news from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – efforts to curb childhood obesity are working! According to new research, 19 states have seen a decrease in the number of obese preschoolers ages 2 to 4.  Twenty other states and Puerto Rico saw their numbers remain the same.  This means the number of preschool children at an unhealthy weight has fallen from 17% to 12%…

Continue

Summer Meals are Back!

Posted on June 7, 2013 at 2:00pm 0 Comments

Summer in the SouthWest means more than just sun and fun – it also means the return of the Summer Meals program!  Thanks to a free program sponsored locally by the City of Rochester, the Rochester City School District, and Foodlink, all kids 18 and under can access free, healthy meals at locations right in their neighborhood.…

Continue

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month!

Posted on August 30, 2012 at 3:27pm 0 Comments

This September marks the second annual Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.  Created by President Barak Obama in 2011, the purpose of the designation is to bring understanding to the country’s fast-growing health crisis.  Beyond showcasing the facts that make childhood overweight and obesity so serious, this month gives parents, guardians, teachers, and community members the opportunity to take action to get kids moving more and eating better.

 

According to the Centers for…

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At 12:24am on October 13, 2011, John Boutet said…

Hi Lauren,

Welcome to Location 19.  Now that you are a member, when you sign-in you can post to the Discussion Forum, Events calendar and Blog section of Location19 and you can join any of the various groups.

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