Health and Wellness
Parks
Enjoying the wonders of the outdoors is a small act that has big health benefits.
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A graphic that provides a summary of the health benefits of nature with citations.
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Hang this poster on your clinic or office walls to promote your ParkRx program.
PBS NewsHour
Learn why doctors are prescribing nature to patients, and how The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in collaboration with the San Francisco Veterans’ Medical Center, support the VA W.A.R.I.O.R. Program which seeks to improve Veterans’ mental health and wellness by prescribing time in nature.
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The Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area collaborative (HPHP: Bay Area) was created in 2011 with the goal of improving the well-being of Bay Area residents through the regular use of parks and public lands. This collaborative brought together more than 50 park, health, and community organizations dedicated to building...
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Food for the Parks: Case Studies of Sustainable Food in America’s Most Treasured Places
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Park Prescription programs are designed in collaboration with public land agencies, health care providers, and community partners to improve individual and community health.
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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area, A Roadmap and Case Study for Regional Collaboration uses the HPHP: Bay Area Collaborative to share lessons with other collaborations looking to link parks and health across the country.
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Creating and Strengthening Park Prescription Programs is a three-part webinar series that explores key elements for successful Park Prescription programs.
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September 16, 2016
Creating and Strengthening Park Prescription Programs is a three-part webinar series that explores key elements for successful Park Prescription programs.
