The Health Education Division works to promote healthy behaviors and educate community members about a variety of health topics, including healthy eating, physical activity, cancer prevention, healthy homes, and preventing infectious disease. Health education staff provide information, services and programs to encourage healthy lifestyles, and they work to promote community-wide changes to make sure that the healthy choice is the easiest choice for Norwalk residents. The Health Education Division delivers programs and information in many settings, including Norwalk schools, community-based organizations, health fairs, community events, online and in the media. Below are some examples of current Health Education programs.

Health Education Programs

Fit Kids
Fit Kids teaches elementary school children about nutrition and physical activity through fun, interactive lessons during after school programs and summer camps. Learn more…

Healthy for Life Project
The Health Department co-leads the Healthy for Life Project, a coalition of organizations, agencies, and community members from the Greater Norwalk area, including Norwalk, New Canaan, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien, and Fairfield. The Project's mission is to reduce and prevent obesity and chronic disease in the community by promoting healthy lifestyles. Learn more…

Growing Gardens, Growing Health
The Growing Gardens, Growing Health program offers gardening instruction, nutrition education, and cooking demonstrations to Norwalk families. Learn more…

BMI Data Report
The Health Department works with Norwalk Public School district and Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity to gather and study body mass index (BMI) data from students in Norwalk schools. This collaboration helps measure and monitor the health of Norwalk children and identify trends in overweight and obesity over time. Learn more…

NorWALKER
Walking is a great, low-cost way to get active! In an effort to encourage more physical activity in Norwalk, the Health Department led a neighborhood walking program called "Become a NorWALKER." With help from the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department and Norwalk Planning and Zoning Department, the Health Department mapped dozens of walking routes throughout the city. Find a neighborhood you would like to explore and become a NorWALKER! Learn more…

Other Education Programs
The Health Education Division also coordinates community and worksite flu clinics, oversees the Farmers Market, creates print and online education materials, and conducts many other community outreach initiatives and education programs.