Join Buckeye Healthy Schools Alliance, American Heart Association and OSOPHE to Promote the Adoption of Health Education Standards in Ohio!

On November 16, 2011, over fifty participants from all over thestate  gathered at the Riffe Center in Columbus for Set the Standards: Health Education in Ohio.

 

After being briefed on the issue, participants had a chance to meet in groups with others from their district.  Then our teams of volunteers went to visit 31 legislative offices and to deliver written materials on the need for health education standards in Ohio.Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important day.

 

 

Continuing on the success of the November 16, 2011 Advocacy Day BHSA's Advocacy Committee has two other ways you can help with the cause: 

• 1) Is your organization signed up as a "Supporter" for the Health Education Standards?  If not, you can sign up online by going to:  http://setthestandards.wordpress.com/support/

• 2) The American Heart Association invites those interested in talking to their lawmakers about the need for health education standards in Ohio to join their Advocacy Day 2012.  The event will be held on March 14 . Issues for the day will include the need for tobacco prevention funding, improvements in stroke care, and health education standards. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register for this event by visiting http://yourethecuregra.blogspot.com/search/label/OhioLobbyDay. There is no cost to participate. Additional information can be found on the website. Join us in Columbus on March 14th to meet with your lawmakers to urge their support of a heart-healthier Ohio!"

 

 For more information, email Heather Vilvens or visit http://setthestandards.wordpress.com/. 

Heather Vilvens, M.Ed., CHES

Executive Director
Buckeye Healthy Schools Alliance (BHSA)
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