Archive for November 9th, 2009

The US Department of Health and Human Services dedicated $650 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the Prevention and Wellness Fund.  Focusing on physical activity, nutrition, obesity, and tobacco use, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, will build healthier communities through innovative and proven wellness strategies.

Communities can apply for grants at www.grants.gov (deadline 12/1/2009).  More information is available at www.hhs.gov/recovery/programs/cdc/chronicdisease.html.

Large Organization Award

Finalists:  VHA, Vought Aircraft and The Turner Corporation

2009 Winner:  Vought Aircraft

Small Organization Award

Finalists:  Advancial Federal Credit Union and Hill & Wilkinson

2009 Winner:  Hill & Wilkinson

Non-Profit Organization Award

2009 Winner:  Baylor Health Care System

Government Organization Award

Finalists:  City of Arlington, City of Grand Prairie, City of  Hurst, and City of Farmer’s Branch

2009 Winner:  City of Hurst

New Program Award

2009 Winner:  The Reynolds Company

2009 Winner:  City of North Richland Hills