Creating Healthy Communities - Theilen, Gary
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Creating Healthy Communities presents a model for inclusive volunteer-driven local planning and action designed and tested by the author in his over 50 years of experience in rural and urban settings. The book provides a practical guide and theoretical foundation for implementing the model. Examples of successful community initiatives in health, housing, income security, public transportation, and neighborhood safety illustrate how volunteer leaders (supported by professional staff) have achieved vital local objectives. Throughout the book, the author makes the case for greater investment in volunteer-driven local planning and action.…mehr

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Creating Healthy Communities presents a model for inclusive volunteer-driven local planning and action designed and tested by the author in his over 50 years of experience in rural and urban settings. The book provides a practical guide and theoretical foundation for implementing the model. Examples of successful community initiatives in health, housing, income security, public transportation, and neighborhood safety illustrate how volunteer leaders (supported by professional staff) have achieved vital local objectives. Throughout the book, the author makes the case for greater investment in volunteer-driven local planning and action.
Autorenporträt
Gary Theilen, PhD, is a community organization consultant with over fifty years of experience working with local leaders and communities to take action to improve health, education, and income security outcomes throughout Oklahoma. He received his master's degree from the University of Oklahoma School of Social Work and his doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh International Development Education Program. Dr. Theilen currently resides in Edmond, Oklahoma with his lovely wife, Nancy.