Iowa State University is the presenting sponsor for the Healthiest State Initiative Annual Conference, Step It Up Iowa! The conference will be held on May 19, 2016 at the ISU Center, Scheman Building. The focus of this year's conference in walking and walkability. It's a great opportunity to hear from and network with leading experts around the state on creating and sustaining walkable communities that support the health and well-being of Iowans!
Keynote speakers include ISU's Dr. Pamela White, Dean for the College of Human Sciences, Ann Mansfield, Project Director of the NE Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, and the Regional Health Administrator of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Rear Admiral Jose Belardo!
Break out topics include a little something for everyone with sessions on built environments, existing resources for walking programs, navigating government entities, connecting the community, and physicians' perspectives on the impact of walking.
Be ready for a power-packed day that will leave you energized and ready to Step It Up Iowa! Register today!