Statewide Health Improvement Program in Minnesota is working with employers to foster long-lasting policy and environmental changes to reduce the burden of chronic disease, according to The West Central Tribune in Willmar, Minn. For the full story, click here.
Editor’s Insight: This is a program sponsored by the state of Minnesota to improve work place health. Other states have similar programs. Another news item in today’s VendingMarketWatch reports the National Institutes of Health is awarding $3.6 million to Michigan State University to improve middle school girls’ health. Refreshment service operators will find it worth their trouble to learn about programs like these. With some creative thinking, there is no reason refreshment service operators can’t qualify for some of these funds and use them to gain exposure among potential customers. 10-07-11 By Elliot Maras
