What We Do

The Healthy Communities Program is part of the Health Education Division at the Erie County Department of Health (ECDH), and is funded through a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The purpose of this program is to promote cardiovascular health, diabetes, nutrition, obesity prevention and physical activity in the community.  We partner with communities, schools and worksites. Particular emphasis is on policy, systems and environmental changes that promote and enhance physically active lifestyles, as well as healthy eating behaviors for everyone.
 

Healthy Community Projects in Erie County:

Community

• Faith-based Initiatives - Body & Soul
• Local Gardening Projects
• Making Healthy Choices in Your Organization
• PartnerSHIP for a Healthy Community
• Get Active Outdoors in Erie County

Early Childhood

• Keystone Color Me Healthy Program
• Improving Nutrition & Physical Activity in Childcare Centers - NAP-SACC
• Outdoor Playspaces - Peaceful Playgrounds

Schools

• Afterschool Programming - SPARK
• NRG Balance
• We Can!

Worksites

• Encourage Healthy Lifestyle Changes in Your Business, Using Evidence-Based Interventions
• Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

Want to Learn More?

• Request Information
• Contact Us
• Healthy Communities Loan Program

This information is distributed by Erie County Department of Health, 606 W. 2nd Street, Erie, PA 16507, 814-451-6700, Fax: 814-451-6775, www.ecdh.org