Featured Videos: Oklahoma City, OK and Philadelphia, PA

Across the country, cities and states are showing signs of progress toward reversing the childhood obesity epidemic and mayors are leading the way in creating communities that–by becoming healthier–are great places to work and live. We share with you this month two inspiring videos from Philadelphia, PA about the comprehensive policy approaches to address childhood obesity, and a TED Talk featuring Mayor Mick Cornett of Oklahoma City, OK on the interlocking changes that helped Oklahoma City lose a collective million pounds.

Oklahoma City is a midsized town with an unwelcome distinction–one of the most obese towns in America. Mayor Mick Cornett realized that, to make his city a great place to work and live, it had to become healthier too. In this TED Talk, Mayor Cornett discusses the policy and environmental changes that helped the town lose over one million pounds:

Philadelphia is making strong progress in the fight against childhood obesity. Under the leadership of Mayor Michael A. Nutter, with the support of Get Healthy Philly and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and by working with schools, businesses, and other partners, the city has become a healthier place for children and families: