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LiveWell Park: Downtown trailhead

March 30, 2017

Source: La Junta Tribune Democrat

LiveWell Colorado Awards Pueblo the Elite Status for Commitment to Healthy Living

March 30, 2017

File: LiveWell Colorado Aw...

White Paper | Understanding Values-Based Institutional Food Procurement Practices and Potential Benefits for Communities in Colorado

March 24, 2017

File: Institutional Food P...

Private PE Efforts Shine, but Statewide School Activity Lag Casts Shadows

March 15, 2017

Source: Colorado Health Foundation

LiveWell Colorado Awards the City of Northglenn its Highest Recognition for Building a Healthy Community

March 15, 2017

File: Northglenn release_0...

Livewell Northwest Colorado: Bring growing back home

March 11, 2017

Source: Steamboat Today

Denver received 3,000 suggestions for $500M in bond projects for November ballot — this group will pare the list

March 7, 2017

Source: Denver Post

GC School District 16 awarded $155K for wellness coordinator

March 1, 2017

Source: Post Independent

St. Vrain Healthy Kids: providing a forum for voices and bridges for health

March 1, 2017

Source: LiveWell Longmont

Hospital steps up for Community Alliance

February 27, 2017

Source: Lamar Ledger

KSE plants seeds for future

February 3, 2017

Source: Post Independent

In Montbello, A Future of Promise and Challenge

January 25, 2017

Source: Confluence

Denver’s Longstanding Frank’s Food Mart in Danger of Closing

January 23, 2017

Source: The Denver Post

YEAR IN REVIEW NEDERLAND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

January 16, 2017

Source: The Mountain-Ear

Diet Nope: Colorado’s large districts still keeping diet soda out of high schools

January 13, 2017

Source: Chalkbeat

Wheat Ridge looking to experiment with pedicab service for seniors

January 4, 2017

Source: The Denver Post

Garfield County gets $500K health grant

December 30, 2016

Source: Post Independent

Partnership Spotlight: Colorado Food Systems Hub

December 2, 2016

Source: Community Commons

Denver Schools with Large Numbers of English Learners Get Less Physical Education

November 28, 2016

Source: Chalkbeat

Average Life Expectancy in Denver Can Vary a Decade Depending on Neighborhood

November 22, 2016

Source: The Denver Post

Just How Fit is the Pikes Peak Region, Really?

November 20, 2016

Source: KRCC

Democrats Seize Control of State Board of Education with Narrow Win in Contested District

November 18, 2016

Source: Chalkbeat

Lamar Council Okays Police-Fire Department Equipment Upgrades

November 17, 2016

Source: The Prowers Journal

‘Sugar-Free Week’ Campaign at Sopris Elementary School

November 16, 2016

Source: Post Independent

SPOT Celebrates Meeting $10,000 Challenge Match

November 3, 2016

Source: Mountain Mail

LiveWell Colorado: Ending Obesity Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood

October 30, 2016

Source: 710KNUS

Healthier Meals on the Menu

August 17, 2016

Source: Fort Morgan Times

Cancer Risk for Women Who Fail to Lose Weight

August 17, 2016

Source: IOL

Health Briefs: LiveWell Launches New Health Campaign

August 14, 2016

Source: Steamboat Today

Keep the Soda Ban

August 12, 2016

Source: Grand Junction Sentinel

Free Farmers Market Tour Will Promote Healthy Choices for Everyone

August 10, 2016

Source: The Pagosa Springs Sun

Colorado Department of Education Looks at Aligning State Rules to More Lax Federal Guidelines

August 10, 2016

Source: The Denver Post

Agencies Ramp up Push for LoVa Trail Work

August 7, 2016

Source: Post Independent

Will Diet Soda Be Allowed Back in Colorado High Schools?

July 28, 2016

Source: Chalkbeat

Local Customers Relish Farmers Market Fare on Wednesdays, Fridays

June 24, 2016

Source: Craig Daily Press

Sand Volleyball Courts Fun Addition to City Park

June 23, 2016

Source: http://www.yumapioneer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7398&Itemid=39

Henrques is Living Well: CMU Grad’s Video Shows Schools’ Role in Health

June 23, 2016

Source: Grand Junction Sentinel

10.10.10 Challenges 10 CEOs on Chronic Pain, Toxic Stress, and 8 Other Health Problems

June 20, 2016

Source: The Denver Post

State Bike to Work Day is Wednesday

June 20, 2016

Source: Post Independent

DPS Shouldn’t Drop PE as a Graduation Requirement

June 16, 2016

Source: The Denver Post

LiveWell Northwest Colorado: It Takes a Community

June 12, 2016

Source: Steamboat Today

CMU Grad Among Finalists in Film Competition

June 8, 2016

Source: The Business Times

USDA Awards Major Grant Benefiting Low-Income Families, Farmers

June 8, 2016

Source: KATC

LiveWell Northwest Colorado: Visit Family Friendly Farmers Market

June 5, 2016

Source: Steamboat Today

CSU-Pueblo Filmmakers Reach Final Four

June 5, 2016

Source: Pueblo Chieftain

LiveWell Named a Finalist

May 20, 2016

Source: Lamar Ledger

Colorado Rewards Innovative Ideas to Reduce Youth Obesity

May 19, 2016

Source: Denver Business Journal

CSU Spinoff Smart Fit Girls Competes in Imagine Colorado Ideas Showcase

May 19, 2016

Source: The Source

Free Food! Bike to Work Day is Friday

May 17, 2016

Source: Post Independent

10 Named for Imagine Colorado Finals May 17

May 4, 2016

Source: InnovatioNews

LiveWell Northwest Colorado: Food Recovery Efforts Take Hold in Yampa Valley

May 1, 2016

Source: Steamboat Today

Rosemary Rodriguez Named to LiveWell Colorado Board of Directors

April 26, 2016

Source: The Denver Post

Hunger and Obesity: The Unexpected Connection

April 23, 2016

Source: The Pueblo Chieftain

Denver Group Is a Major Player Behind the Scenes in Affordable Housing

April 21, 2016

Source: The Denver Post

Trustees Shape Up for LiveWell

April 19, 2016

Source: The Mountain-Ear

Film Maker Talks about the Reel World

April 19, 2016

Source: The Daily Sentinel

Otero County Projects Receive Nearly $400,000 in GOCO Grants

April 15, 2016

Source: La Junta Tribune Democrat

Council Moves to Put Tax, Term Limit Questions before Voters in November

March 28, 2016

Source: The World Journal

Making School Lunch Healthy

March 28, 2016

Source: Journal-Advocate

How Would You Fix the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

March 28, 2016

Source: 5280 Magazine

Districts Score in Top 10 Statewide for Health and Wellness Efforts

March 28, 2016

Source: Steamboat Today

What Should Denver Do About Its Aging Sidewalks?

March 28, 2016

Source: The Denver Post

Akron School unveils new salad bar

March 28, 2016

Source: Akron News Reporter

Making School Lunch Healthy

March 17, 2016

Source: Journal Advocate

Colorado Officials Strategize on Offering Access to Healthy Food and Recreation

December 20, 2013

Source: Broadway World

Swap Halloween Candy For Prizes & Fresh Fruit

December 20, 2013

Source: Mile High on the Cheap

5 Most Common Myths on Weight Loss

December 20, 2013

Source: FOX 31 Denver

Adams County: Mapleton Focuses on Healthy Meals

December 20, 2013

Source: Our Colorado News

DPS students participate in healthy, tasty competition

October 11, 2013

Source: Fox 31 Denver

Downtown Denver welcomes Yoga in the Streets [video]

October 11, 2013

Source: Fox 31

Hancock, health leaders kick off LiveWell at Work Month (Slideshow) (Video)

October 11, 2013

Source: Denver Business Journal

Get Movin’ Challenge inspires local woman to live healthy [video]

October 11, 2013

Source: Fox 31 Denver

Get Movin’ Challenge Participants Answer the Call to Prove Colorado is the Most Active State

August 30, 2013

Source: Business Wire

Why Childhood Obesity in Colorado Continues to Increase

August 19, 2013

Source: Denver Post Opinion

Photos: Viva Streets Bike Festival

August 16, 2013

Source: The Denver Post

How to Talk to Your Child About Weight Loss

August 16, 2013

Source: 9 News Denver

Thousands Sign Up for Colorado Health Challenge

August 16, 2013

Source: The Denver Post

Get Movin’ Colorado!

August 16, 2013

Source: Examiner

Colorado Launching Statewide Health Challenge

August 16, 2013

Source: Th Denver Post

Photographers Capture Leadville’s Health on Camera

August 16, 2013

Source: Leadville Today

Colorado Takes a Huge Step toward Transforming the Family Dining Experience

May 28, 2013

Source: PR Web

Ritter’s Plan to Tax Soda and Candy Gets Cheers, Jeers

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Health food store will feed neighborhood

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Who’s the Fittest Exec in Northern Colorado?

March 26, 2013

Source: Northern Colorado Business Journal

Colorado not immune to fighting battle of the bulging waistlines

March 26, 2013

Source: Colorado Springs Business Journal

Kepner Middle School Students Minding Their Peas and Cukes

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Aerobics Flash Mobs Strike Across State

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Campaign Keeps Colorado Fit, from “Success Stories”

March 26, 2013

Source: ADvantages Magazine

Holiday Weight Maintenance Program Nets Losses

March 26, 2013

Source: KCNC-TV CH 4 (CBS) Denver

Michelle Obama’s Anti-Obesity Plan Feels at Home in Colo.

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Nutrition Map Zooms in on Colorado Food

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

LiveWell Puts Emphasis on Ways to Get Healthy Food

March 26, 2013

Source: Grand Junction Sentinel

Public health receives grant

March 26, 2013

Source: Mountain Mail

Changing Your Food, Changing Your Life

March 26, 2013

Source: KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) Denver

Laredo Elementary Student to Chew on New Nutritional Data

March 26, 2013

Source: Aurora Sentinel

Your Show: 9Health Fair CEO Jim Goddard, Obesity in Colorado & Actress/Musician Queen Latifah

March 26, 2013

Source: KUSA-TV Ch 9 (NBC) Denver

LiveWell research reveals workplace efforts fall short

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Business Journal

RE: “No fat kids!”

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post Letter to the Editor

Colorado Health Department Let’s Move

March 26, 2013

Source: KOA 850-AM Denver

Making Neighborhoods More Kid Friendly

March 26, 2013

Source: Colorado Public Radio

Food Companies Will Remove 1.5 Trillion Calories

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Nonprofit aims to cut citizens’ fat

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Students Learn to ‘Eat a Rainbow’

March 26, 2013

Source: KMGH-TV CH 7 (ABC) Denver

A new state advisory council aims to make healthy food more accessible

March 26, 2013

Source: Cafe Society (Westword Blog)

The Great Expansion

March 26, 2013

Source: ColoradoBIZ Magazine

Urban gardens germinate seeds of better health in Denver

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Boot camp aims to remake school meals

March 26, 2013

Source: Education News

Starting from scratch

March 26, 2013

Source: Indy (Colorado Springs Independent Blog)

Colorado’s K-12 Meals Get a Made-From-Scratch Makeover

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

New Broomfield Breakfast Station for Bike to Work Day

March 26, 2013

Source: Broomfield Enterprise

The next frontier in school lunch

March 26, 2013

Source: Brighton Standard Bible

Ritter strengthens anti-hunger campaign

March 26, 2013

Source: La Junta Tribune Democrat

RE-1 Food Service Director Aims to Freshen Up Lunch Menus

March 26, 2013

Source: Journal Advocate

Culinary boot camp whips ‘lunch ladies’ into cooking shape

March 26, 2013

Source: Grist.org

Food For Thought

March 26, 2013

Source: Montrose Daily Press

Fighting obesity in Colorado

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Shaking It Up In the Kitchen

March 26, 2013

Source: Telluride Daily Planet

Culinary Boot Camp Comes to APS

March 26, 2013

Source: Aurora Public Schools Blog

APS cafeteria workers return from boot camp

March 26, 2013

Source: YourHub Print (Aurora)

School cooks starting over from scratch

March 26, 2013

Source: Aurora Sentinel

Montrose Hosts Culinary ‘Boot Camp’ For School Food Staff

March 26, 2013

Source: Telluride Watch

School Lunches Get a Makeover

March 26, 2013

Source: Colorado Public Radio

Chefs Cook Up Ideas for Healthy School Lunches

March 26, 2013

Source: PBS NewsHour

Colorado Schools Taste Change in Student Meals

March 26, 2013

Source: Mile-High Mamas

Dark, Leefy Greens are a Powerhouse of Nutrition

March 26, 2013

Source: Durango Herald

Gardens Keep Community Growing

March 26, 2013

Source: KMGH TV

Programs Give Graffiti Artists Legitimate Outlet

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Sounding the Alarm: Ballot measures dangerous for Colorado

March 26, 2013

Source: Health Relay (Colorado Health Foundation blog)

F as in Fat Report

March 26, 2013

Source: Childhood Obesity in Denver and Colorado (blog)

Live Well Colorado

March 26, 2013

Source: Fat to Fit Mommy (blog)

Healthier Food In Schools

March 26, 2013

Source: Colorado's Best TV

BCBR Names Healthcare Heroes

March 26, 2013

Source: Boulder County Business Report

Health Briefs: Importance of Recess

March 26, 2013

Source: Thedenverdailynews.com

Nearly fall, but the heat’s still on in Denver

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Hundreds enjoy fun of a little strum at mass ukulele lesson

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Gov. Ritter and First Lady Encourage Participation in Family Day

March 26, 2013

Source: Insidecoloradonews.com

DHA breaks ground on $20 million project

March 26, 2013

Source: InDenverTimes.com

Flipping School Lunches with Recess

March 26, 2013

Source: KRCC Public Radio

Residents, Community Transformed Through Zumba Classes

March 26, 2013

Source: KMGH TV

ModMarket Opening

March 26, 2013

Source: KWGN-TV Everyday

Colorado Organizations Fight Obesity at the Forefront

March 26, 2013

Source: La Voz Nueva

Promising anti-obesity programs in schools

March 26, 2013

Source: INDenverTimes.com

Opinion: Obesity epidemic threatens Colorado’s health, economy

March 26, 2013

Source: Health Policy Solutions

Survey tells how often Coloradans exercise

March 26, 2013

Source: Grand Junction Sentinel

Soda tax to fizzle out?

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Daily News

New Jersey governor Chris Christie, Mike Huckabee stand up for Michelle Obama in food fight

March 26, 2013

Source: New York Daily News

Despite health rankings, Denver and state facing obesity crisis

March 26, 2013

Source: Examiner

Maybe it is your problem: Coloradans hold bad image of healthy weight

March 26, 2013

Source: Longmont Daily Times-Call

The Open Forum: Response to “Importance of Physical Education” Op-Ed

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

LiveWell Colorado’s New Campaign Shows Coloradans What Obesity Looks Like

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post's YourHub (Highlands Ranch)

LiveWell Colorado’s ready to push healthy workplace

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Business Journal

Guest Commentary: Obesity in Colorado

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Do you know what fat looks like?

March 26, 2013

Source: Colorado Public Radio

Maren Stewart | LiveWell Colorado | Take The Stairs | ASI

March 26, 2013

Source: Counselor

Guest opinion: Obesity is a reality, not a reality show

March 26, 2013

Source: Boulder Daily Camera

Boot camp changing the way D-11 kids eat

March 26, 2013

Source: KOAA-TV (Colorado Springs)

LiveWell: 3 choices for body weight are healthy, overweight or obese

March 26, 2013

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette

Though fatter, Colorado residents are slimmest in U.S.

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

National Food Day

March 26, 2013

Source: Jane Fonda Blog

LiveWell Colorado tackles CO obesity rate

March 26, 2013

Source: KUSA-TV

Editorial: Heavy findings on Colo. health

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Call for Volunteers: Come out and play with us at Denver’s 1st Ciclovia!

March 26, 2013

Source: BikeDenver.org

“Regular” Coloradans take weight issues public in new ad campaign

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

The Green Show 8/20

March 26, 2013

Source: Summit County Television

Making Colorado a Healthier Place for Ourselves and Our Families

March 26, 2013

Source: Our Colorado News

Teaching Our Kids to Eat Well at School

March 26, 2013

Source: Our Colorado News

LiveWell Chaffee County Builds Nutrition Focus into New High School Design

March 26, 2013

Source: Salida Citizen

House Bill 1069

March 26, 2013

Source: KOA News Radio

Weigh in on The Weight of the Nation

March 26, 2013

Source: Colorado Health

Health Experts In Colorado React To Proposed NYC Super-Size Soda Ban

March 26, 2013

Source: CBS Channel 7

Obesity and Health Care: Coloradans Still Gaining Weight

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Colorado Tries to Keep Kids on Healthy Track

March 26, 2013

Source: USA Today

Parent Blog: 2012 Healthy Schools Champs

March 26, 2013

Source: Parent Blog: 2012 Healthy Schools Champs

Local Students Offered Tips For Healthy Eating

March 26, 2013

Source: Vail Daily

LiveWell Colorado Obesity Prevention Program Reaches Teens at School

March 26, 2013

Source: The Denver Channel

Tips to Curb Weight Gain During the Holidays

March 26, 2013

Source: Denver Channel 7

LiveWell Colorado’s Eatwell@School Project

March 26, 2013

Source: Ask Miss A

Colorado Lunch Ladies Going Back to Scratch

March 26, 2013

Source: Colorado Public Radio

Healthy Classroom Parties Gain Momentum

March 21, 2013

Source: Ed News Colorado

Making Healthier Communities, One Photo at a Time

March 21, 2013

Source: Telluride Watch:

Health Care Costs Spur Push For Wellness Programs

March 21, 2013

Source: CBS Denver

Tips for Helping Employees Stay Fit

March 21, 2013

Source: Denver Post

Weight Loss, Pocketbook Gain

March 21, 2013

Source: The Durango Herald

ENC-Teacher Exchange Offers Resources to Combat Obesity

March 21, 2013

Source: Newswise.com

Can Colorado be the Healthiest State?

March 21, 2013

Source: Denver Post Opinion

Wellness Efforts Target School Employees

March 21, 2013

Source: Education News Colorado

Hayden Students Awarded with Assembly After Fitness Challenge

March 21, 2013

Source: Steamboat Today

Educators Debate Taking Away Recess

March 21, 2013

Source: EdNews Colorado