Janessa Hartmann is the Community, Nutrition and Health Advisor for Shasta, Tehama and Trinity counties. This program is rooted in community-identified needs, addressing the social determinants of health, and improving the quality of life of our residents. Areas of focus are healthy families, active living, enhancing the human-built environment, and improving our community.
The program's main goals include:
- Engaging in healthy community development by-
- Strengthening the existing work and partnerships of health and nutrition leaders in our region, and
- Promoting direct education and policy, systems, and environmental changes that lead to a positive impact
- Conduct applied research to support vulnerable populations (e.g., older foster youth) with their health-based needs
- Improving food security by expanding access to affordable healthy food
Helpful links and websites
UC Community Nutrition and Health
UC Statewide CalFresh Healthy Living
Food Safety