Monday, January 14th
Press Conference Launch @ 9:15 am
West Steps of the Capitol

 WHAT:   Diabetes and Obesity are strongly and consistently associated with the increase in healthcare costs.   As a means to educate and increase awareness among Colorado legislators, a new wellness program has been developed concentrating on environmental and behavior changes.  The “Legislators Step to Health Program” is a health & wellness program specific to the needs of Colorado Legislators in regard to their environment, nutrition, and physical activity level.    The Legislators Step to Health Program will be officially launched at a press conference by House and Senate Legislative Leadership and members of the Diabetes-Obesity Caucus. The goal of this program is to have legislators step up for their own health by increasing physical activity and healthy foods choices in ways that lead to adopting behaviors that can be sustained throughout their lives.  Our hope is that Colorado’s legislators will be the leaders in spreading the messages of health and wellness by challenging their colleagues the country to participate in the “Legislators Step To Health”.

WHEN: Monday, January 14th @ 9:15 am

WHERE: West Steps of the Capitol

WHO: Speakers include

• Sen. Paula Sandoval & Rep. John Kefalas
• Gov. Bill Ritter & Lt. Gov Barbara O'Brien (TBA)
• Speaker Andrew Romanoff & Senate President Peter Groff
• Rep. Anne McGihon & Sen. Bob Hagedorn
• Dr. James Hill (America On The Move)
• Jillian Jacobellis, Ph.D., M.S (Director of Prevention Services Division; CDPHE)

CALL TO ACTION:
Please consider taking part in the Legislators Step To Health Program by joining us at Press Conference Launch on Monday, Jan. 14th @ 9:15am (West Steps Capitol) 

For More Information, please contact:
Maria Lee Johnson MPH, CHES
Associate Director of Community Health Programs
American Diabetes Association - Colorado
Phone (720) 855-1102 Ext. 7016   Fax (720) 855-1302