Share and Share Alike

Instead of posting what we've got going on at re:TH!NK, sometimes we just want to share others that are blogging about things that are related to what we're working on and might be of interest to our readers. So that's what we're doing in this post. (Why re-create the wheel, right?!)

Bike Fed: Bike Week, Budget and More

The WI Bike Fed kicked off its Bike Week on Saturday, June 6th. They have lots of great events planned throughout Wisconsin (none near the Fox Valley, but still, there's lots of reasons to ride your bike). Their blog http://wisconsinbikefed.org/blog/ is always a gold mine of the latest info on biking and bike advocacy and has been one of THE places to go for info on the state budget proceedings.

Wisconsin Active Communities Alliance (WACA)

WACA is a newly formed alliance of local coalitions working together to create more places/communities in Wisconsin for residents to walk, bike and be active. re:TH!NK is a core member of WACA. There blog http://www.activecommunitieswi.org/news/ keeps track of the formation of WACA as well as related topics, like the complete streets campaign. 

Oshkosh Food Co Op is Growing Big

There is a new movement in the Oshkosh area to start a food co-op. What's that you say? Its a community-owned grocery store that gives back to the community! The Co-Op held a Grow Op event on June 4 and are growing their membership and excitement. Their blog http://www.oshkoshfoodcoop.com/blog posts details of recent planning meetings and other happenings of interest.

US Surgeon General on Mental Health

The newly appointed Surgeon General recently posted a blog on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's website related to how the United States is not giving mental health and mental illness the attention it deserves. You can read the blog here: http://blog.samhsa.gov/2015/06/04/raise-your-voice/#.VXX1KzYo7IV

Good Drugs Gone Bad

re:TH!NK's partners from GDGB keep us "in the know" on all the latest drug trends, what prevention folks like us can do, and other really interesting tidbits from places like Colorado and Washington state. http://www.gooddrugsgonebad.com/blog/ They also provide train-the-trainer workshops and presentations if you're with a group or organization that wants to know more. 

RWJF's Culture of Health

For a national perspective on health and prevention, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's blog is always ripe with cutting edge innovations, and the latest in success stories. They also have guest writers from all over the place. Its definitely worth checking out. http://www.rwjf.org/en/culture-of-health.html