Policy Committee
Strategic Goal:
Advocate for policy systems or environmental changes with a Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention (PANO)Â focus that increase equitable access to health programs and services to increase access and reduce health disparities.
Potential Actions
- Identify and pursue policy and legislature changes across the state that remove barriers to health equity. (i.e., Mental health/trauma, public safety, environmental disparities, food desserts/food swamp, etc.)
- Expand Medicaid to offer more prenatal care and expand to underserved populations (i.e., children in Western Sussex County, immigrants, youth, etc.).
Resources & Reports
- A Comparative Analysis of State-Level Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention Programs
This comparative analysis of state-level Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention (PANO) Programs was a student led research project by the author, Esther Dawley, under the supervision of the Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Coalition Policy Committee. This effort, which was conducted over several weeks and completed in May 2025, examines five comparison states (Iowa, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) and identifies common themes and key take-aways.
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Â
Past Meetings
Committee Members
Gwen AngaletGBA Consulting
Chair
Michelle EichingerPlanning4Health Solutions
Kimberly MooreUD Cooperative Extension
Co-Chair