Programs & Activities
Healthy Communities Grant
Nebraska's Healthy Communities Grant Program provides local health departments and communities with funding, tools, strategies, and training for creating policy, systems, and environmental changes to improve individual's health.
Foster Healthy Weight in Youth
The Foster Healthy Weight in Youth model is designed to equip primary care providers with tools to effectively assess, prevent and treat childhood overweight and obesity.
NPAO Advisory Group
The Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Advisory Group is charged with overseeing implementation and revision of the Nebraska Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan.
Centennial Mall Garden Market
A seasonal worksite garden market serving employees in the downtown Lincoln area by increasing access to local fresh fruits and veggies.
Mothers' Room
The Mothers' Room is a private, secure and clean space for working mothers in the Nebraska State Office Building to express milk when they return to work and wish to continue breastfeeding.
Whatcha doin? Campaign
A campaign for high school students that promotes eating fruits and veggies and being active through peer-to-peer marketing tactics. The campaign uses traditional media to extend the campaign into the community.
Coordinated School Health
The Coordinated School Health model consists of eight interactive components and provides a practical, systematic, and cost-efficient approach to achieve the supports needed to promote the adoption of health enhancing behaviors in schools.
Little Voices for Healthy Choices
The Little Voices for Healthy Choices Campaign empowers Nebraska's childcare facilities to nurture active environments with access to healthful food for children ages 0-5 through resources which sustain business, instill parental confidence and ensure the future of tomorrow's leaders.
For more information, contact the NAFH staff at (402) 471-2101.
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