Teri Johnston (Key West Mayor) and Bob Eadie (Health Officer and Administrator, DOH-Monroe) with award signed by Dr. Scott A. Rivkees, State Surgeon General. Also pictured, left, Tim Staub (Multimodal Transportation Coordinator, City of Key West) and right, Alison Kerr (DOH-Monroe).  Photo by Alyson Crean.

City of Key West Awarded Healthy Community Champion Recognition

Key West, Fla.—Yesterday, the Florida Department of Health awarded the City of Key West this year’s Healthy Community Champion Recognition for implementing Health in All Policies to comprehensive planning. Bob Eadie, Health Officer and Administrator for the department states, “The City of Key West exemplifies a commitment to public health through the active work being done to improve street infrastructure by making it safer for residents and visitors, and supporting mobility of all users.”

The City of Key West was recognized for its work on building healthier transportation systems for all, promoting food access and nutrition, and its partnership with the Extension Service to teach people how to garden and grow food at home.  For more information, visit www.healthiestweightflorida.com.

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