The LiveWell coalition includes representatives from DSS, county schools, non-profit organizations, and the Public Health Department, which administers the coalition. LiveWell has been promoting a "Healthy Eating, Active Living" (HEAL) campaign, dedicated to reversing the tide of obesity and chronic disease by creating communities and workplaces where healthy choices are readily available and easy to make. The HEAL campaign also builds awareness among county and city officials about the role of the physical environment in promoting healthy habits and provides an array of practical supports in adopting and implementing policies that make it easier for residents to engage in healthy behaviors.
On February 2, Santa Barbara County became the second county in California to adopt a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Resolution. (180 cities have also adopted HEAL resolutions.) The HEAL resolution conveys the County's commitment to promote and support these efforts to foster healthy lifestyles for community residents.
The event was covered by the Independent:
LiveWell chair Trina Long was also interviewed for a KSBY story:
http://www.ksby.com/story/31182513/santa-barbara-county-adopts-healthy-eating-active-living-resolution
The Daily Nexus also ran a story:
http://dailynexus.com/2016-02-11/santa-barbara-county-second-to-adopt-h-e-a-l/
The Santa Maria Sun covered it as well:
http://www.santamariasun.com/news/14238/county-supervisors-commit-to-healthy-initiatives/
The Sun pointed out that one goal of HEAL is to encourage acceptance of CalFresh benefits at farmer's markets.
