Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)

What's happening in Richfield

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Community

More bike racks have been added throughout the City.
The Richfield Bicycle Master Plan Task Force is creating a comprehensive master plan that will make it safer and easier for residents of all ages to bike within Richfield and to connect to neighboring communities. For more information or to get involved, look here.
Preschool and childcare centers are implementing changes to provide healthier foods and increase physical activity for children. More information here.
Assisted Richfield Recreation Services to establish a satellite farmers market.
- Richfield Satellite Farmers Market
  Church of the Assumption (new location)
  June 3– August 26, 2011
  Fridays, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
- Richfield Farmers Market
  May 7 - October 29
  Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. (opens 8 a.m. in October)
- Richfield Farmers Market website
Assisted the Richfield City Recreation Services Department to promote a tobacco free parks and recreation ordinance. The ordinance was passed by the City Council in fall 2010.

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Schools

Establishing a district wellness committee at Richfield Public Schools and implementing policies and practices for healthy eating and physical activity.
Provided training and resources to make school meals healthier.
Conducted public forums and surveys to develop plans for safe walking and biking routes to Richfield schools.
Encouraging students and staff to walk and bike to school.

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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.