News Archives

2008

Obesity Prevention Program gets new home
(Fresno State News )
The Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program celebrated its new home on Jan. 30 with an open house for the California State University, Fresno campus and the community. The program’s new home is located at: 1625 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 106, just west of Fresno State.

During the open house, six local and two region May 19, 2009 r their outstanding achievements in addressing obesity prevention through environmental, policy and system change. This event also marked the inaugural exhibit of a youth Photovoice Project and the release of a new fotonovela, “Eating Better and Moving More.” Read more

Merced markets accept food stamps for fruits and vegetables
(The Modesto Bee )
In Merced County, low-income families can now utilize their food stamps to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the Merced Flea Market and Atwater Farmers Market. This is the first time that residents can use the food stamps at farmers markets in Merced.

Fighting Fat: Obesity Prevention Program takes action
(Fresno State News )
The Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program has developed an obesity prevention action plan that focuses on environmental and policy change efforts at the local and regional level.

Moms Made for Walking
(Más Bakersfield)
Spider-Man might have the skills to defeat Venom and the Sandman, but he’s got nothing on a group of vigilant moms, who have united to start a fitness revolution and create a positive change in their neighborhood at the same time.

Obesity Prevention Project Targets Delano Youth
(Fresno State News )
Youth from the Delano Sports and Technology Summer Academy joined the Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program at Fresno State in a project where they learned how their environment is related to obesity and overweight.
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Food Insecurity Affects Thousands in Kern
(UCLA Center for Healty Policy Research)
The Bakersfield Californian reported on June 11, 2007 that Kern County ranked No. 13 out of 41 counties and county groups for low-income individuals who have trouble getting quality food and who often can't afford meals, according to the study done by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Read the full article in PDF or accessible text...

Hero Mom of the Central Valley
Gema Perez of the Greenfield Walking Group will be awarded Hero Mom of the Central Valley by the Nutrition Network as part of their Champions of Change campaign.

2006

CCROPP hosted a Media Advocacy Training on December 15, 2006 at The California Endowment in Fresno. Berkeley Studies Media Group and CSUF Communications Department presented at the full day training.
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May

Fresno State experts to discuss water, obesity issues at conference (PDF).
Directors of water and obesity initiatives affiliated with California State University, Fresno will share their expertise at the Great Valley Center's annual conference Wednesday and Thursday in Sacramento. FresnoStateNews.com - May 8, 2006.

April

Project coordinator named for Regional Obesity Prevention Program (PDF).
Fresno State alumna Genoveva Islas-Hooker is the new project coordinator for the Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program. FresnoStateNews.com - April 26, 2006.

January

Businesses Take Approaches to Prevent Billions of Dollars Lost from Obese Workers, PDF. (Fresno Bee, January 15, 2006)

Central California Public Health Partnership receives $2.6 million for obesity prevention project (PDF).
The Central California Public Health Partnership announced today Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program and a $2.6 million regional obesity prevention project.