News and Media Archive
Bay Area Planning Directors Association and Bay Area Health Inequities Initiative Joint Meeting
Friday, Dec. 1, Oakland, CA
On Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, Bay Area planners and public health officials held a joint meeting to discuss the impact of planning and development on community health, and how to work together to improve health outcomes. This even was co-hosted by the Public Health Law Program's Land Use and Health program.
KQED Radio Program : The California Report
"City Planners Focus on Urban Environments' Impact on Health"
Listen to the archived show here.
The Oakland Tribune, "Health Officials Taut Quality, Less-Fattening, Lifestyles ."
KFCF 88.1 FM Fresno
Friday, Aug. 4, 5-6 pm
Lisa Feldstein of the Land Use and Health Program on:
"Sprawl & Obesity - Changing the Way We Build Our Cities for a Healthier Community"
Host: Jeremy Hofer
Missed the show? For 24 hours you can go to www.kfcf.org and click on archives, or contact Jeremy for a copy, 559-248-6126.
KSBW TV, Feedback @ Five
June 11, 2006, Sunday, 5pm
Theresa Wright addresses community issues in the Salinas/Monterey/Watsonville area on Sundays with Feedback @ Five. On the 11th, Lisa Feldstein joined Theresa to discuss land use and health connections.
KQED Radio Program
The California Report: Health Dialogues
Health Dialogues: Healthy Choices
Nearly 40 percent of Californians are overweight. Much of this is because of poor diet. The May edition of Health Dialogues focuses on obesity and nutrition. What's in the food we eat? Why are we making such unhealthy choices? What impact does the marketing of food have on us? How is the food industry responding to concern about obesity and nutrition? What about people whose food choices are limited? How can low-income communities increase their access to fresh produce?
Guests:
- Marion Nestle - nutritionist and author of "Food Politics" and "What To Eat"
- Thomas Mills - director of the Office of Economic Development, City of Richmond; board member of the Mandela Marketplace in West Oakland
- Lisa Feldstein - senior policy director of the Public Health Institute's Land Use and Health Program
- Stephanie Childs - spokesperson for the Grocery Manufacturers Association
- Ken Hecht - executive director of California Food Policy Advocates
California Health Policy Forum
May 4, 2006
State and Local Actions to Address Land Use, Healthy Eating and Health Disparities
This forum explored how changes in land use trends and improved access to healthy food can reduce the obesity epidemic. Confirmed panelists included Rebecca Flournoy, MPH (PolicyLink), Lisa Feldstein, JD (Public Health Institute), Anne McIntosh AICP, MCP, (Certified Land Use Planner), Hannah Burton (Pennsylvania Food Trust) and Keith Kelley (Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development). See the CAHPF website for the agenda, policy briefings and audio recording of the forum.