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June 3, 2020

Healthy Communities for All: Why Pinnacle Prevention Takes a Stand Against Racism.

Pinnacle Prevention is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing healthy families and communities. ​Our mission is to inspire and ​advance a healthy food system and opportunities for active living to all people. When we say all people – we mean all people. Our mission and purpose are fundamentally tied to equity, and this is why […] Read more
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April 20, 2020

Job announcement – Healthy communities program manager (Closed)

Download the PDF About Pinnacle Prevention​Founded in 2014, Pinnacle Prevention is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to growing healthy families and communities. Our mission is to inspire and advance a healthy food system and opportunities for active living. Our team believes all families should have access to healthy food and opportunities to develop healthy […] Read more
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March 13, 2020

COVID-19 and Lack of School Meals Due to School Closures in Arizona

Updated March 17, 2020 The breakout of COVID-19 has put the importance and impact of public health front and center in our lives. We stand with partners, families, workers, teachers, and officials as we work together to mitigate the spread, protect the vulnerable, and decrease strain on healthcare infrastructure.Governor Ducey has announced a state-wide closure […] Read more
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August 20, 2019

Pinnacle Prevention Response to WW’s Kurbo Application targeting 8-17 year olds

“Despite their rebranding and use of words like “wellness” WW, and other weight-loss companies, peddle diets and restriction.” By now, you may have seen posts about the WW’s (the new brand of Weight Watchers) new Kurbo app for kids. After years in the field of nutrition, we at Pinnacle Prevention have seen firsthand the devastating […] Read more
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April 26, 2019

Nourish: Repairing and Growing Healthy Relationships with Food

Food nourishes us in ways that go beyond calories and minerals. Often, in the field of nutrition and public health, we focus on food on the microlevel, and seek to improve intake of various nutrients to improve overall health. No doubt, nutrition plays a major role in our health and well-being, but how we come […] Read more
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April 19, 2019

Earth Day 2019: Celebrating sustainability efforts across Arizona

​Earth Day is right around the corner, and we’re taking this opportunity to highlight some of the incredible work happening in Arizona to make our state — and our planet — a healthier and more sustainable place to call home. So many leaders and community members across Arizona work every day to promote sustainability, equity, […] Read more
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April 12, 2019

Let’s Get Cooking! Mealtime Tasks for Every Age

Getting your kids involved in the kitchen can help them learn, explore, develop healthy relationships with food, and inspire habits and memories that last a lifetime. Starting at an early age, encouraging your children to help with meals can shape the way they see food and also how they prepare it for themselves later on. […] Read more
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April 3, 2019

Nourish Training Series: Supporting and Healing Healthy Relationships with Food

Are you a caregiver, advocate, or professional working with youth in Arizona? Join Pinnacle Prevention for our Nourish training series, which aids individuals and families working with adolescents in supporting and developing healthy food dynamics. ​The next training session is on Tuesday, April 9, and there is still time to register! Attend the Nourish training […] Read more
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March 28, 2019

Women’s History Month Highlight: Kathleen and Emily Yetman

Women’s History Month is coming to an end, and we’re wrapping up the celebration with two incredible sisters who are making a difference in their Arizona communities. Kathleen and Emily Yetman work every day to improve food systems, active transportation, and community design to build a healthier, thriving future for Arizonans. Kathleen is the Executive […] Read more