We Can!™ is collaborating with communities, cities, and counties around the country (and world). These communities take an active role in creating healthier hometown environments that promote a healthy weight to families and youth. This section of the We Can! Web site provides news stories that involve the We Can! community.
Acting U.S. Surgeon General and NIH Director Announce
Expanded We Can! Efforts
Posted January 29, 2008
In November 2007, We Can! held a media event at the Boston Children’s Museum, with simultaneous events held in eight other cities. Acting U.S. Surgeon General Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson was in attendance to discuss We Can!’s inclusion in the HHS Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Initiative.
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More than 250 Attend We Can! Trainings
Posted January 29, 2008
In fall 2007, We Can! hosted two regional trainings that helped the movement grow: over 250 people attended, and over 75 new sites signed up in the following weeks.
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500 Birmingham Adults and Children Come together for a We Can! Fun Run and Walk
Posted January 29, 2008
In Birmingham, Alabama, the Bethel Community Learning Center hosted a 5K Fun Run and Walk, for all Birmingham citizens to get moving and learn about healthy lifestyles.
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Moer Foundation uses We Can! to Educate Boston Parents and Youth
Posted January 29, 2008
In Boston last fall, the Moer Foundation used We Can! program materials to discuss the importance of healthy eating with local parents and children.
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Kentucky We Can! Coordinator Runs Parent Programs Across the State
Posted October 2, 2007
Anita Courtney’s work in Kentucky is an example of statewide We Can! outreach. Ms. Courtney facilitates the We Can! Parent Program and uses a train-the-trainer model to get other We Can! leaders up to speed. Ms. Courtney's experience can help you make a difference through We Can!
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We Can! County Holds Kickoff Event
Posted October 2, 2007
We Can! is proud to announce its very first We Can! County. Armstrong, PA, recently launched its HEAL Armstrong program in county schools.
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We Can! City Spotlight: Gary, IN
Posted October 2, 2007
Since becoming a We Can! City, Gary, IN, has been leveraging its efforts to have an impact on the state level, including working with the Governor of Indiana.
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Boston Site Gets We Can! Into Public Schools
Posted October 2, 2007
Boston Steps is collaborating with Boston Public Schools to support hosting We Can! parent classes.
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South Bend Serves as a Mentor to New Site in Columbus, Indiana
Posted October 2, 2007
The South Bend, Indiana, We Can! Community Site has been conducting outreach work to mentor newer We Can! sites in their area.
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We Can!™ is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Nearly 895 We Can! community sites are participating in the program. Sites represent a diversity of implementation settings, from schools and park and recreation departments to hospitals, health systems and public health departments.
See a complete list of We Can! Community Sites.
We Can! launched with 14 Founding Intensive Community Sites. These sites completed an intensive version of the program.
Read more about the fourteen founding Intensive Community Sites, including a summary of their first year of programming.
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