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Prevention Speaks

Prevention Speaks in Douglas County

Thanks to Prevention Speaks and Communities Putting Prevention to Work for telling Douglas County's success stories. Please take a moment to watch these videos about people in Douglas County making changes in their lives and their community for better health.
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HBO's Weight of the Nation

HBO’s The Weight of the Nation

HBO presents a four-part documentary series, THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION, confronting the obesity epidemic. The series features interviews with leading experts, as well as individuals and their families as they share their stories struggling with obesity. Watch the series, learn the basics and take action. Together we can win the battle against obesity.
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Partnering For A Healthy City

Over 350 organizations have joined the Partners For A Healthy City movement to help make the healthy choice the easy choice throughout Douglas County.
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Live Well Omaha in Action!

Watch and learn how Live Well Omaha is activating our community...
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Exercise Your Voice and Your Body

For Omaha to become America’s healthiest city, we have to do more than just work out. We have to speak out. It is time for all of us who care about the future of our city to join the movement that is Live Well Omaha. Together, we can claim our place as one of America’s healthiest, successful and thriving cities.
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Calendar

  • June
    23
    2013
    Physical Activity
    The Road To Omaha Run
    , 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    DISTANCE: 5-kilometer run/walk on paved trails and streets

    LOCATION: Take in scenic views of downtown Omaha before making a lap through the stadium on the hallowed ground of the TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. The route begins on Riverfront Drive Trail near the Lewis and Clark Landing and ends on the Boardwalk overlooking the Lewis and Clark Landing and the MissouriRiver.
    REGISTER AT: Register online at NCAA.com/CWS or onsite beginning at 6 a.m. the day of the event.
    REGISTRATION FEE: $25; $20 (youth 18 and under). All participants registered by Friday, June 14 will receive an event t-shirt.

  • July
    10
    2013
    - July, 11, 2013
    Food
    Omaha Farmers Market
    Charles Drew Health Center 29th and Grant Omaha, NE 68111 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

  • Speaking Up

    B-cycle Locations, Live Well Omaha, Transportation June 12th, 2013

    CWS Traffic Problems? Two New 2-wheeled Solutions Available for Fans

    Last week New York City’s new bicycle-share program (the largest in the United States) made national news. Omaha has had bike sharing since 2011 and this week they’re taking it to the big league (or College World Series to be Read More…

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    Physical Activity, Transportation June 5th, 2013

    First National Bank becomes a Bicycle Friendly Destination

    First National Bank, as a Partner for a Healthy City, earned a Bicycle Friendly Destination designation at the First National Tower in Downtown Omaha and two of its branches, 168th and Maple and 78th and Cass. It is the latest Read More…

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    Active Transportation, Physical Activity June 5th, 2013

    Weekly Ride Along

    Weekly Ride Along Friday, May 24 Riding with:  Cecelia Ramsey   This week’s ride along comes courtesy of my favorite librarian, Cecelia Ramsey.  She has been “stationed” at various Omaha Public Library branches over the years, and is currently serving Read More…

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    Active Transportation, Physical Activity May 22nd, 2013

    Weekly Ride Along

    Weekly Ride Along by Julie Harris Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Riding with:  Jane Morgan Over the summer, I will be soliciting volunteers who have wanted to try bicycle commuting but have not taken the next step to getting out there.  Read More…

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