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Webinar: Partnering Towards Healthy Communities at Call In

March 13, 2012 from 2pm to 3pm
Webinar: Partnering Towards Healthy CommunitiesIn an economy where resources are limited, joint use agreements are becoming a platform for creating healthy collaborations. Establishing joint use agreements between schools, parks and other local organizations allow facilities to be utilized by more members of the community and…See More
Feb 29, 2012
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Healthy Worksites: Happy Employees Webinar! at online webinar

November 15, 2011 from 2pm to 3pm
Healthy Worksite, Happy EmployeesDate: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST Cost: $0 - FreeCEUs: 0.0 Worksites nationwide are beginning to realize that obesity and other chronic diseases can increase employee insurance premiums and decreases employee productivity. Park and recreation agencies are leading the way in developing worksite wellness plans that address physical inactivity and poor nutrition. Park agencies are proving to be natural leaders on this topic, as they…See More
Nov 4, 2011
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NRPA posted an event
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Healthy Worksites: Happy Employees Webinar! at online webinar

November 15, 2011 from 2pm to 3pm
Healthy Worksite, Happy EmployeesDate: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST Cost: $0 - FreeCEUs: 0.0 Worksites nationwide are beginning to realize that obesity and other chronic diseases can increase employee insurance premiums and decreases employee productivity. Park and recreation agencies are leading the way in developing worksite wellness plans that address physical inactivity and poor nutrition. Park agencies are proving to be natural leaders on this topic, as they…See More
Oct 27, 2011
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Joint Use Agreement Roundtable at The St Anthony Riverwalk- Wyndham Hotel, San Antonio Texas

September 20, 2011 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
 Joint Use Agreement Roundtable September 20, 2011 | San Antonio, TXThe St Anthony Riverwalk- Wyndham Hotel Join national experts and your peers to discuss policies and strategies that aim to establish, implement, and maintain joint use agreements in your community. Establishing joint use agreements between schools, parks and other local organizations allow facilities to be utilized by more members…See More
Sep 15, 2011
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NRPA posted an event
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Joint Use Agreement Roundtable at The St Anthony Riverwalk- Wyndham Hotel, San Antonio Texas

September 20, 2011 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
 Joint Use Agreement Roundtable September 20, 2011 | San Antonio, TXThe St Anthony Riverwalk- Wyndham Hotel Join national experts and your peers to discuss policies and strategies that aim to establish, implement, and maintain joint use agreements in your community. Establishing joint use agreements between schools, parks and other local organizations allow facilities to be utilized by more members…See More
Aug 9, 2011
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Communities Putting Prevention to Work Park Accessibility Roundtable at Hyatt Regency Atlanta

August 2, 2011 from 9am to 4:30pm
Please Join Us for the CPPW Park Accessibility RoundtableAugust 2, 2011 | 9:00am-4:30pm| Atlanta, GA | Hyatt Regency AtlantaREGISTER TODAY!Engage with national experts and your peers to discuss policies and strategies that aim to increase access to parks and physical activity in your community.   Brought to you…See More
Jul 21, 2011
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Communities Putting Prevention to Work Park Accessibility Roundtable at Hyatt Regency Atlanta

August 2, 2011 from 9am to 4:30pm
Please Join Us for the CPPW Park Accessibility RoundtableAugust 2, 2011 | 9:00am-4:30pm| Atlanta, GA | Hyatt Regency AtlantaREGISTER TODAY!Engage with national experts and your peers to discuss policies and strategies that aim to increase access to parks and physical activity in your community.   Brought to you…See More
Jul 1, 2011
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NRPA posted an event
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Communities Putting Prevention to Work Park Accessibility Roundtable at Hyatt Regency Atlanta

August 2, 2011 from 9am to 4:30pm
Please Join Us for the CPPW Park Accessibility RoundtableAugust 2, 2011 | 9:00am-4:30pm| Atlanta, GA | Hyatt Regency AtlantaREGISTER TODAY!Engage with national experts and your peers to discuss policies and strategies that aim to increase access to parks and physical activity in your community.   Brought to you…See More
Jun 28, 2011
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Jun 15, 2011
Dialogue4Health commented on NRPA's event Policy Roundtable: The Built Environment
"Thanks for adding this event! We were just about to add it - Richard Hamburg has mentioned it in the Wellness and Prevention Health Reform Digest"
Jun 15, 2011
Marisel Brown left a comment for NRPA
"Thank you for joining the D4H Network.  You will add a critical voice to the cross-disciplinary and multi-sector dialogue required to improve community health.  Please use your page as a means of reaching the range of public health…"
Jun 13, 2011
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Jun 13, 2011
NRPA posted an event

Policy Roundtable: The Built Environment at National Recreation and Park Association Headquarters

June 21, 2011 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Don’t miss your chance to register for a one-time opportunity to join national experts to discuss policies and strategies related to the built environment that can be implemented in your community. Join national experts and community practitioners in an open dialogue to develop effective strategies for creating community environments that support physical activity and healthy living. Through highly interactive…See More
Jun 13, 2011
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NRPA updated their profile
Jun 13, 2011
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Jun 13, 2011
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National Recreation and Park Association is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to the advancement of public parks and recreation opportunities. NRPA is committed to helping communities advance parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts to enhance the quality of life, while also promoting community livability.

NRPA is one of 10 national non-profit organizations selected to support public health efforts to reduce tobacco use and reduce obesity through increased physical activity and improved nutrition throw the Communities Putting Prevention to Work Grant. Over a 24-month period NRPA will promote policies, systems and environmental change strategies to advance the nation’s efforts to prevent chronic diseases and related risk factors.
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At 4:47pm on June 15, 2011, Dialogue4Health said…

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