For the third straight year, the Health Ranking of the county has markedly improved. “The well-being of all county residents is a top priority for the Board of Supervisors,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “The County Department of Public Health and the partnerships they have created throughout the…
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The San Bernardino County Community Vital Signs Initiative is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. Community Vital Signs works in partnership with sectors across the county to support the wellness element of the Countywide Vision. The redesign, which further reflects the vibrancy of San Bernardino County and its residents, is…
There are a plenty of walks and runs coming up throughout San Bernardino County this holiday season which support the Countywide Vision’s Vision2BActive campaign. Start Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 23) with a Turkey Trot: San Bernardino Turkey Trot – San Bernardino International Airport, 105 N. Leland Norton Way in San…
The Vision2BActive campaign is seeking nominees for Action Heroes in hopes of recognizing people in San Bernardino County who have made an impact on community wellness by participating in physical activity or promoting physical fitness. Examples of Action Heroes include a person who has started their own walking club in…
It’s going to be a banner night for public health when two of the largest Southern California counties’ baseball and Public Health teams face off on the field and hit a “Home Run for Health” at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino on August 10. San Bernardino County Department of…
A Walking School Bus is a group of children who walk to school together under the supervision of trained adult leaders. The program promotes good health, a cleaner environment, and reduced traffic around school. At Wrightwood Elementary School, students participate in the Walking School Bus on most days and by…
The Board of Supervisors today endorsed Vision2BActive, a new campaign designed to encourage physical activity with the goal of improving health and wellness in San Bernardino County. Only 23 percent of San Bernardino County adults and 34 percent of our youth get the recommended amount of physical activity, according to…
The National League of Cities recently recognized the City of Fontana along with more than 30 other cities for their efforts to improve nutrition and increase physical activity in their communities during the National League of Cities’ City Summit in Pittsburg on November 17, 2016. The City of Fontana was recognized…
The Community Foundation serving the counties of San Bernardino and Riverside is currently accepting online applications from nonprofits that would like to participate in Give BIG San Bernardino County. Give BIG San Bernardino County is an exciting 24-hour event to increase philanthropy in San Bernardino County through online giving on…
California’s YouthACT team from San Bernardino County are conducting a presentation this week at the 16th Annual Arizona Department of Education’s transition conference about how they used their advocacy skills to shape their transition experiences into adulthood. The session is “YouthACTing as Transitions Ambassadors” and the team will discuss the partnerships they…