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ROCAILLE ROBERTS, MPH
PROJECT DIRECTOR, HEALTHY LIVING MATTERS
65th Annual Conference of Southwest Foundations
What is Healthy Living Matters?
• Collaboration of community leaders
• Mission –curb childhood obesity in Harris County through policy
• Vision
Key Stakeholders
Early Child Care Centers and Schools
Parks
Elected Officials
Industry / Business Sector
Community / Economic Development
Community Residents
Public Infrastructure
Transportation
Law Enforcement
Health Insurance Plans
Community-based organizations
Public Health Departments
Funders
Academia
Healthcare Providers
Focused on areas near elementary schools in high obesity regions within Harris County
STUDY AREAS
85%
Overweight or Obese %*
Concerned or very concerned about childhood obesity in their community
94% 95% 79%
Pasadena
Near Northside
Kashmere Gardens Overall
51% 43% n/a 33%
Additional Assessments
• Health of Houston Survey (UTSPH)
• Healthy Living Matters Survey
• Early Childcare Environment Survey
• School District/Campus Survey
• Community Health Living Index (RWJF)- Neighborhoods and After-School Sites
Youth Engagement
“Safe sidewalks to walk or run on and even posted curfew
signs so that nobody is on them too late or early as that can
be dangerous. “
-Caitlin H., Youth Police Advisory Council
"This court is across from Wheatley. It needs to be worked on- the lights don't work and the net isn't secure. The roof leaks and people fall down."
-Kiannah, Wheatley High School
"Our vending machines are full of junk
food!"
Caitlyn F., Youth Police Advisory Council
• Lead by Setting Expectations: • Cross-sector approaches
• System and environmental change
• Programmatic linkages to policies or standards
• Authentic community engagement (in planning)
• Capacity building & advocacy (in planning)
“…we are talking about revamping the whole way we
live.”
--Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika, Committee Member, IOM Committee on Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention