Zone 8
Team Roster

Zone 8 is in central Ohio and includes the following counties: Union, Delaware, Licking, Pickaway, Madison and Franklin.

PDF file Zone 8 Action Plan 2007-2008


For more information about Zone 8 activities, contact Jan Ritter, Chair.

Zone 8 Contact:
Jan Ritter
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Dr.
Columbus Ohio 43205
Phone: (614) 722-3465

Zone 8 Events

Zone 8 Meeting

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008

Time: 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

Location: Columbus Public Health, Room 119A

Healthy Kids Excel in School A Parent Conference

Both events will have the same information and are free to attend.
  • Conference 1: Thursday, October 9, 2008, 6:30-8:30 PM, Union County Services Building, 940 London Avenue, Marysville, OH 43040

Speaker Justine Krueger, MD, of Marysville Primary Care and Memorial Hospital of Union County

  • Conference 2: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 6:30-8:30 PM, American Cancer Society Division Office, 5555 Frantz Rd, Dublin, OH 43217

Speaker: Amy D. Sternstein, MD, Ounce of Prevention Coordinator at Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition, Nationwide Children's Hospital

 

Zone 8 Mini Grants:

School Wellness Mini-Grant Application 2008-2009

Proposal Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2008

Application Deadline: Friday, November 28, 2008

Zone 8 is offering mini-grants to schools to support projects that advance the school wellness policy. The project should address one or more goals of Ohio Action for Healthy Kids.

Schools must agree to establish, or have an established school health team, assess the current nutrition and physical activity environment and must participate in at least two Ohio AFHK, Zone 8 meetings.

Additional Information:

Zone 8 Fact Sheet 2008

Liaison Program

Parent Presentation:  Making Positive Changes in Schools

 

 

 

 

American Cancer Society

Children's Hunger Alliance

Columbus Public Health

Columbus Public Schools

Delaware General Health District

Franklin County Board of Health

McConnell Heart Health Center

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Ohio Department of Education

Ohio Department of Health

Ohio Department of Transportation

Ohio State University


OSU Extension

PEPSICO

Westerville Parks & Recreation

YMCA of Central Ohio

 

Click here for a complete list of Zone 8 Members

 

Partnering Organizations' Websites

 

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Map of Zone 8
Meeting Minutes

PDF file November 6, 2007

PDF file October 11, 2007

PDF file September 6, 2007

PDF file July 12, 2007

 

 

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Snackwise®

Developed by the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Snackwise® is a research-based snack rating system that calculates Nutrient Density in snack foods. Snackwise® is designed for use by any organization or individual interested in making healthier snack choices.

 

Zone 8 Mini-Grant Report: Norwich Elementary (Hilliard City School District)

Read the Mini-Grant Report from Norwich Elementary School's success with the incorporating physical activity into the school day.  There is great information on fitness resources that schools can use in their classrooms. 

 

Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools: Wellness Policies in Action

The conference was a huge success.  Thank you for your attendence and dedication to our team.  Click on the link above for all of the details from the conference, the speakers' information and additional resources related to Ohio Action for Healthy Kids.

The second annual Zone 8 conference will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2009.  More information to come soon!