Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)

What's happening in Bloomington

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International Walk or Bike to School Day

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Community

86th Street has been redesigned to make walking and biking safer and easier.
More bike racks have been added throughout the City.
Preschool and childcare centers are implementing changes to provide healthier foods and increase physical activity for children. More information here.
Promoting the Bloomington Farmers Market and improving access to the market for all residents.
- Bloomington Farmers Market
  Bloomington Civic Plaza – East Lot
  June 11 – October 15, 2011
  Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  Indoor market dates: November 12 and December 10, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Bloomington Farmers Market web page
Increasing community garden spaces.
More signs will be posted in city parks communicating Bloomington’s tobacco free parks policy.

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Schools

Working with wellness committees in schools to implement policies and practices for healthy eating and physical activity.
Provided resources and training to four elementary schools for increasing physical activity during the school day.
Provided resources and training make school meals healthier. Bloomington Public Schools discontinued serving foods with trans fat and added healthier options to their à la carte offerings. Oak Grove Middle and Poplar Bridge Elementary schools will have school garden programs in spring 2011.
Partnering with other City departments to improve walkways near five Bloomington Schools – Oak Grove Elementary & Middle, Poplar Bridge, and Valley View Elementary & Middle.
Encouraging students and staff to walk and bike to school.
Here's what's happening in Bloomington schools. (424 KB, 1-page PDF)

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Worksites

Working with area businesses through Energize at Work (75 KB, 1-page PDF) to help employees be more physically active in their day. If you are an interested employer, please contact us.
Encouraging employees to walk, bike or use public transportation for getting to work – one way to increase physical activity in their day.

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Healthcare

Working with healthcare clinics and providers to regularly assist their patients with healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, and decreasing alcohol and tobacco use.
Assisting clinics to connect their patients with community resources that help them adopt healthy lifestyles.

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For more information, contact:

Bloomington Public Health Division
1900 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
PH: 952-563-8900 V/TTY
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Interpreters and transportation information are available upon request.