Spring 2014 Quarterly
Letter from the Director
Letter from the Directorjune 2014
Dear STRIDE Family, now renamed to Center for Health Research,
First Lady Michelle Obama emphasized that cooking is one of the best ways families can improve their health. We agree.
Planning Professor Puts STRIDE's Mission into Action
May 2014
City & Regional Planning Professor Kelly Main and her graduate students are improving the public and walking spaces in Cayucos, which will, in turn, improve public health. This project puts STRIDE’s mission of obesity prevention and community partnerships into action.
Record Numbers of Students Participate in Health Ambassadors and Assessment Team
STRIDE’s Health Ambassadors and Assessment Team (A-Team) currently boast record numbers of student participants.
Kinesiology Professor and A-Team Collaborate in Preschool Body Mass Index Study
Kris Jankovitz collaborates with Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo and STRIDE's Assessment Team and STRIDE's Assessment Team to study childhood obesity by examining the body mass index (BMI) of preschool children in San Luis Obispo County.
Professors Present ‘Art and Design for Nutrition Outreach’ Seminar to STRIDE Team Members
Two professors presented a two-part seminar called "Art and Design for Nutrition Outreac" to STRIDE's Health Ambassadors and SNAP-Ed team members.
STRIDE Celebrates Graduating Team Members
june 2014
Five graduating students answered questions about their experiences with STRIDE.