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Purpose Statement
Provide a framework in which policy makers at the state, local, and institutional levels can work together to support and build
environments that make it easier for Snohomish County residents to be healthier.
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Examples of Policy & Environment Changes to Promote Active Living & Healthy Eating
- Increase availability of free/low cost recreation options
- Advocate for inclusion of mixed-use land use provisions in Comprehensive Plans
- Construct a network of community gardens
- Develop policies to provide healthy vending options in worksites
- Provide point-of-purchase nutrition information in restaurants
- Creation of integrated biking and walking paths
- Develop hospital policies and procedures to encourage breastfeeding
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With support from the Snohomish Health District, Healthy Communities develop and support collaborative projects which increase
opportunities for individuals, families and communities to engage in active living and healthy eating. Healthy Communities focus
on environment and policy changes that will lead to long-term and sustainable improvements in health.
The Wellness & Community Mobilization team is currently working with three Snohomish County cities: Marysville, Lynnwood and Everett.
In the future, we plan to expand this work with other Snohomish County towns and cities.
With active participation from Healthy Communities site partners we:
- Engage the Community
- Assess the Community: Identify Strengths & Barriers
- Develop an Action Plan to Address Policy & Environment
- Implement Action Plan
- Measure Community Improvements
Snohomish County Healthy Communities Brochure [pdf]
To learn more about each site, please visit the links below.
Data & Reports
Useful Links
Healthy Communities Media
Snohomish County Healthy Communities is currently staffed by an interdisciplinary team of Healthy Communities Specialists who facilitate
the process and implementation for each site, an Epidemiologist who provides assessment and evaluation support, an Urban Planner who provides
technical assistance related to planning, land use and transportation issues, and administrative support and program manager.
Last Reviewed and updated October 15, 2008
