A sharing of ideas for building and strengthening the health of your community!

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It is evident there is a need to look beyond the awareness phase of Obesity. Clearly obesity has become an issue for this next generation. In order to effectively manage and reduce future health problems, it’s time to take action. The goal of this conference is to provide current examples from community interventions & collaborations on obesity and to discuss future directions.

Program Objectives:

Review local and state programs on Childhood Obesity and Wellness
Identify factors that could hinder the development of a healthy child
Explore new strategies to address this health concern

AGENDA

Childhood Obesity Prevention: Awareness and Beyond

April 13, 2006

12:45-1:00 pm	Registration

1:00-1:30 pm	Welcome & Overview:
	Roberta Rikli, CSUF, Dean College of Health and Human Development

	Milton Gordon, President CSUF

	Honorary Guest Speaker:
	Loretta Sanchez, Congresswoman

	Teresa Samaniego, Director of Public Affairs, KABC-TV

	Shari McMahan, CSUF, Director, Center for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles


1:30-3:30 pm	COMMUNITY FORUM /PANEL DISCUSSION
	Dolores Barrett, Director, Community Action Partnership of Orange County

	America Bracho, Executive Director, Latino Health Access

	Christopher Corliss, Coordinator of Health, Fitness and Physical Education Services - Orange County Department of Education

	Mike Garcia, Councilman, City of Santa Ana

	Kenny Rogers, Exec Dir., California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

	Barbara Shipnuck, Director of Public Affairs, Kaiser Permanente, Orange County.Team Coach, Activate America

	Kristen Thompson, Director of Community Development, YMCA Orange County. Team Coach, Activate America

	Moderator: Jeannie Kim-Hahn, CSUF, Director, Center for Internships & Service Learning