Partners for a Healthy Nevada

Vision

All residents in Southern Nevada have a healthy weight.

Mission

To support members’ efforts to promote health equity, decrease stigma, and reduce the impact of weight-related disease through evidence-based and culturally relevant prevention and treatment programs, policies, systems, and environmental change strategies.

Goals

1. Engage the community, build and strengthen partnerships, and provide networking and collaboration opportunities for members.

Objectives:

Hold at least four meetings to provide information-sharing and networking opportunities for members. Feature presentations on obesity-related projects/activities from at least one member-organization at each meeting.
Send at least four ‘Member Updates’ to members and other interested parties.
Support PHN members’ efforts to secure grant funding for obesity-related research and interventions by writing letters of support, facilitating collaborative partnerships, and providing a venue for project sharing and information gathering.
Maintain and update as needed the Partners for a Healthy Nevada webpage.

2. Promote and support existing prevention and treatment programs, encourage the creation of new, evidence-based programs and strategies, and reduce obesity stigma and bias.

Objectives:

Participate in at least one community outreach event to promote physical activity and healthy eating among communities most at risk for obesity and obesity-related illness.
Support at least one educational event providing information on evidence-based obesity prevention and/or management strategies, obesity data, or other relevant information to community stakeholders.
Update, maintain, and expand the community PHN Speakers Bureau list.

3. Advocate for federal, state, and local policy, systems and environmental changes that support obesity prevention and treatment strategies including physical activity, healthy eating and health equity.

Objectives:

Monitor and provide regular advocacy updates on obesity-related issues that have been identified as priorities by the coalition.
Advocate and/or provide education on key issues and priorities where needed and appropriate.
Support Advocacy Trainings for members.

Membership

Membership is open to any individual or organization that has an interest in obesity prevention. Complete the PHN membership form and join the following partners in building a healthier community:

American Heart Association
Children’s Advocacy Alliance
Children’s Heart Center Nevada
City of Henderson
City of Las Vegas
Clark County School District, Curriculum and Professional Development Division
Clark County School District, Food Service Department
Clark County School District, Safe Routes to School Program
Clark County School District Health Services
Community Partners for Better Health
Comagine Health
Dairy Council of Nevada
Foundation for Positively Kids
Get Fit For Health
Get Outdoors Nevada
Girls on the Run, Las Vegas
Greater Youth Sports Associations, INC.
Green Our Planet
Lutheran Social Services
Molina Healthcare of Nevada
National Park Service, Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program
Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Nevada Department of Agriculture
Nevada Division of Welfare and Social Services
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition
Nevada Public Health Foundation
Nevada Senior Games
Nevada State College, School of Nursing
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
The Food Connection
PACT Coalition
Southern Nevada Food Council
Three Square
Together We Can – Vegas Roots Community Garden
Trauma Recovery Yoga
UMC Healthy Living Institute
University On Nevada Reno Sanford Center For Aging
University of Nevada, Reno Clark County Extension
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada Institute for Children’s Research & Policy
University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Public Health
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
YMCA of Southern Nevada

Meetings

The Partners for a Healthy Nevada coalition meets twice a year. Special planning meetings may be called as necessary. All PHN members are welcome to attend special planning meetings. The facilitator will be responsible for scheduling meeting dates and locations and notifying members.

Facilitation

A PHN member will volunteer to serve as PHN facilitator. This role includes scheduling meetings, developing agendas, facilitating meetings, distributing information to PHN members, compiling the year-end report, and updating goals and objectives with membership input.

Decision Making

All decisions will be made by consensus of the PHN members present/participating.

Goals and Objectives

Prior to the first meeting of the year, the facilitator will provide a year-end report summarizing the previous year’s progress on stated goals and objectives.

Objectives for the new year will be drafted and shared with members via email. Input from members will be applied to a final version that will be posted to the webpage prior to the first quarterly meeting of the year. Objectives will be reviewed annually.

Vision

All residents in Southern Nevada have a healthy weight.

Mission

Goals

1. Engage the community, build and strengthen partnerships, and provide networking and collaboration opportunities for members.

Objectives:

Hold at least four meetings to provide information-sharing and networking opportunities for members. Feature presentations on obesity-related projects/activities from at least one member-organization at each meeting.
Send at least four ‘Member Updates’ to members and other interested parties.
Support PHN members’ efforts to secure grant funding for obesity-related research and interventions by writing letters of support, facilitating collaborative partnerships, and providing a venue for project sharing and information gathering.
Maintain and update as needed the Partners for a Healthy Nevada webpage.

2. Promote and support existing prevention and treatment programs, encourage the creation of new, evidence-based programs and strategies, and reduce obesity stigma and bias.

Objectives:

Participate in at least one community outreach event to promote physical activity and healthy eating among communities most at risk for obesity and obesity-related illness.
Support at least one educational event providing information on evidence-based obesity prevention and/or management strategies, obesity data, or other relevant information to community stakeholders.
Update, maintain, and expand the community PHN Speakers Bureau list.

3. Advocate for federal, state, and local policy, systems and environmental changes that support obesity prevention and treatment strategies including physical activity, healthy eating and health equity.

Objectives:

Monitor and provide regular advocacy updates on obesity-related issues that have been identified as priorities by the coalition.
Advocate and/or provide education on key issues and priorities where needed and appropriate.
Support Advocacy Trainings for members.

Membership

Membership is open to any individual or organization that has an interest in obesity prevention. Complete the PHN membership form and join the following partners in building a healthier community:

Meetings

Facilitation

Decision Making

All decisions will be made by consensus of the PHN members present/participating.

Goals and Objectives

Prior to the first meeting of the year, the facilitator will provide a year-end report summarizing the previous year’s progress on stated goals and objectives.

Community Impact

1. Community Outreach

Each year, Partners for a Healthy Nevada (PHN) participates in and supports at least one community event to share resources and information with and engage the community on obesity-related topics. PHN has also organized and sponsored educational presentations for public health professionals and the public on obesity-related topics.

2. Community Speakers Bureau

The purpose of the PHN Speakers Bureau is to provide education and outreach on the topics of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity. The Speakers Bureau includes a full directory of PHN members available to share their expertise with the community.

PHN speakers come from many different areas of professional expertise. Their presentations are available to community groups and organizations free of charge.

Please contact your desired speaker directly to schedule a presentation. Availability may vary, so it’s best to contact speakers at least one month in advance of your event. Speakers are available to address groups of 15 or more people

Barragan, David, RD, LD
Health Educator II
Southern Nevada Health District
Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 759-1270
barragan@snhd.org
Areas of Expertise: Nutrition, physical activity, diabetes prevention and self-management. *Spanish Speaking*

Bungum, Tim DrPH
Professor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Community Health
4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453064
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3050
(702) 895-4986
tim.bungum@unlv.edu
Area of Expertise: Physical Activity Behavior and Determinants, Epidemiology, Pedestrian Safety

Byrne, Ciara
Co-CEO
Green Our Planet
6795 Edmond St.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-624-8912
ciara@greenourplanet.org
Area of Expertise: School Gardens, STEAM Education

Haboush-Deloye, Amanda, PhD
Associate Director and Director of Programs for PCANV
UNLV Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy
702-895-1040 (Main) 702-895-5908 (Direct)
amanda.haboush@unlv.edu
Area of Expertise: Childhood obesity, eating disorders, mental health, child abuse and neglect, child sexual abuse

Lindsay, Anne, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
8050 Paradise Rd., Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89123
702-940-5434
alindsay@unr.edu
Area of Expertise: Physical activity across the lifespan, Early childhood obesity prevention, health, weight, eating and body issues for young women, Substance abuse and health for women and young girls

Mazzullo, Natalie, MEd
Sanford Center for Aging/UNR Extension
702-948-5911
nmazzullo@unr.edu
Expertise: Healthy Aging

Meacham, Mindy, BS, CHES
Health Educator II
Southern Nevada Health District
Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-759-1270
meacham@snhdmail.org
Expertise: Community Physical Activity Programs

Melendrez, Jose
UNLV School of Public Health
Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition
702-895-5604
jose.melendrez@unlv.edu
Expertise: Minority Health, Health Equity, Community Partnerships

Pattasema, Pitchaya, MPPD, RDN
Health Educator
Southern Nevada Health District
Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 759-1270
pattasema@snhd.org
Area of Expertise: Nutrition, obesity prevention and management, food systems strategies, food access

Rucker, Will, MA
Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader, Tobacco Cessation Trainer, Life Coach
Winning With Will – Speaking and Coaching Services
248-388-0258
Will@winningwithwill.com
Area of Expertise: Body, Mind, Spirit Connection; Goal Setting and Planning, Mindfulness, Meditation, General Holistic Wellness, Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Dependence

Wiener, Valerie, MA, MA
Former State Senator, Author
(702) 221-0068
vwiener@aol.com
Area of Expertise: Childhood Obesity Legislation and Policy, Advocacy, Communications

Woodson, DeVonté
President/Founder
Greater Youth Sports Association
702-800-0847
DeVonte@greateryouthsportsNV.com
Area of Expertise: Physical activity, Exercise Benefits/Research, Youth Empowerment, Sports

3. Advocacy Efforts

One of PHN’s primary goals is to “advocate for federal, state, and local policy, systems, and environmental changes that support obesity prevention and management strategies including physical activity, healthy eating, and health equity.” PHN members have been and are currently involved in a variety of advocacy efforts in support of that goal.

Advocacy Resources

4. School Wellness

PHN members promote school wellness and provide health and wellness programs to schools through their respective organizations. We support full implementation of the CCSD Wellness Policy (R-5157).

Partners for a Healthy Nevada

Southern Nevada's Obesity Prevention Coalition

Vision

Mission

Goals

1. Engage the community, build and strengthen partnerships, and provide networking and collaboration opportunities for members.

2. Promote and support existing prevention and treatment programs, encourage the creation of new, evidence-based programs and strategies, and reduce obesity stigma and bias.

3. Advocate for federal, state, and local policy, systems and environmental changes that support obesity prevention and treatment strategies including physical activity, healthy eating and health equity.

Membership

Meetings

Facilitation

Decision Making

Goals and Objectives

Vision

Mission

Goals

1. Engage the community, build and strengthen partnerships, and provide networking and collaboration opportunities for members.

2. Promote and support existing prevention and treatment programs, encourage the creation of new, evidence-based programs and strategies, and reduce obesity stigma and bias.

3. Advocate for federal, state, and local policy, systems and environmental changes that support obesity prevention and treatment strategies including physical activity, healthy eating and health equity.

Membership

Meetings

Facilitation

Decision Making

Goals and Objectives

For more information, contact

2024 Meeting Calendar

February 2024 Obesity Prevention Coalition Meeting

August 2024 Obesity Prevention Coalition Meeting

For more information, contact

Partners for a Healthy Nevada

Community Impact

1. Community Outreach

2. Community Speakers Bureau

3. Advocacy Efforts

Advocacy Resources

4. School Wellness

Resources