THE HOW OF BHC Big institutions like government make the rules and rules matter. That’s why Building Healthy Communities is building the power and collaborative partnerships necessary to change the rules. Building Healthy Communities depends on an inclusive, healthy, democratic process. We are committed to nurturing civically engaged communities with the skills and relationships necessary to […]
The Hub Includes Everyone The BHC Eastern Coachella Valley initiative works across all systems that impact community health – schools, human services, economic development, transportation, and land use. There is a way out of the health crisis, but it’s going to take everyone to demand more from leaders, from their communities, and from themselves. BHC […]
Health Happens when all of us matter. Building Healthy Communities partners are changing the odds so that every Californian gets a chance at a long, healthy life by addressing the causes of poor health. When people think of health, they often think of doctor’s offices and vitamins, not power and place. The truth is, health […]
THE WHAT OF BHC Health Happens when all of us matter. Building Healthy Communities partners are changing the odds so that every Californian gets a chance at a long, healthy life by addressing the causes of poor health. Health has more to do with place than doctors’ visits. The odds are stacked against low-income communities and […]
Together We Make #MercedCommunitiesRise A new movement is happening across California. It’s called Building Healthy Communities. BHC Merced is committed to engaging youth and adult residents from each of the areas while recognizing that each area is itself made up of diverse groups. For BHC Merced, diversity includes people from different economic, educational, occupational, ethnic, racial, […]
Local Pride Starts With Our Youth Promoting Community, Health, and Education Among the Youth at SaludArte 2016 On Saturday, March 12, 2016 the community hosted SaludArte 2016 at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights. This unique event engages community, health, and education among the youth in Boyle Heights through the arts by The Building Healthy Communities-Boyle Heights Collaborative. Photo by Carolina Duarte, […]
THE WHO OF BHC Health Happens when all of us matter. Building Healthy Communities partners are changing the odds so that every Californian gets a chance at a long, healthy life by addressing the causes of poor health. Building Healthy Communities is a place-based initiative that relies on a dynamic process of ongoing engagement and […]
Did you know that your zip code matters more than your genetic code when it comes to determining how long you’ll live? Star Trek icon and social media sensation George Takei narrates this new animated short film that takes us on a fascinating journey to find out just how important our zip code is when it comes to life expectancy. “A Tale […]
A Healthier Nation Starts Here (Photo credit: Building Healthy Communities, Fresno) Our neighborhoods impact our health. Because where you live, impacts how you live. Fresno Building Healthy Communities (BHC) leaders are pushing for healthy and affordable housing, more and better parks, and neighborhoods free of toxic pollution. Because a healthier nation starts with #OneHealthyFresno. Since […]
Star Trek icon and irrepressible social media sensation George Takei supports the Building Healthy Communities movement to create One Healthy California. Go Behind the Scenes and watch as he narrates our new video and helps us #ChangeTheOdds.
