tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267094578804356110.post8881122115907727136..comments2009-06-06T11:18:26.180-07:00Comments on Healthcare X PRIZE: Orrville Ohio as a A "True Community" Model for He...Scott Shreeve, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045854663578588286noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267094578804356110.post-26859887493075653262009-06-06T11:18:26.180-07:002009-06-06T11:18:26.180-07:00It's encouraging to read about the success thu...It's encouraging to read about the success thus far of the grassroots effort in Orrville, OH, to create a healthier community. It's equally encouraging that the X Prize Foundation is rewarding these types of efforts. In California, similar efforts are underway, in part under the umbrella of climate change. When reaching out to small businesses and local governments to take action to reduce climate impact, we have started to emphasis the co-benefits, including increasing community walkability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce obesity. Making the connections between key health and environmental issues can help streamline messages and lead to healthier communities for all.<br /><br />- Kyra N. Shields, PhD<br />California Air Resources BoardKyrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942916512916498576noreply@blogger.com