Rhode to Health Coalition

In an effort to expand health promotion/disease prevention efforts in Rhode Island, the Department of Health in collaboration with 16 hospitals in Rhode Island organized the Rhode To Health Coalition. The Rhode To Health Coalition selected physical activity and nutrition as its initial priorities. The first project of the Coalition was to create a Fast Food Prompt which provides consumers with a comparison of high vs. low calorie menu choices at seven national fast food chains in Rhode Island. The 4.5" x 8.5" prompt was designed to fit neatly over automobile visors for handy reference. Over 10,000 of these prompts are being distributed throughout Rhode Island by the hospitals and the Health Department.

The Coalition has created a variety of stairway prompts to encourage the use of stairways for physical activity. These stairway prompts can be used in hospital buildings and disseminated in the community as well.

Rhode To Health Coalition