Network for a Healthy California / Northcoast Region

Welcome to the Network for a Healthy California - Northcoast Region. We work to build partnerships that empower low-income residents of the Northcoast Region to eat more fruits and vegetables, be more physically active, and increase food security with the goal of preventing obesity and other diet-related, chronic diseases.

We serve six counties: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma.

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Recent News

• Youth Receive Funds to Improve Water Fountains
04/11/12	The Del Norte CHANGE group has been awarded a $2,100 grant from the CA Endowment's Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Program to fund the purchase of a hydration station (water bottle filling station). Previously the youth were able to raise $2,100 from grants and donations from the Del Norte Healthcare District, the local Rotary Club and a private donor.

• Santa Rosa Kids Take Photos to Speak Out About Health and Environment

04/18/12

New Photovoice Exhibit at Steele Lane Community Center April 24 to May 22

Children can’t always verbally communicate how they feel about their lives. They might not be able to say what feels unjust in the world around them. They can’t always articulate how their community can meet their needs. But, kids can take pictures. The point of Photovoice projects is to give children an opportunity to speak out through the use of pictures. Read more.

This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health's Network for a Healthy California with funding from USDA SNAP, known in California as CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps). These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious foods for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.cachampionsforchange.net.