S2 Ep. 39 Exploring Health Promotion with Indigenous Communities in Alaska with Ann Potempa, Julia Dilley, and Dana Diehl

In this episode, guest host Cynthia Begay is in conversation with Ann Potempa, Dr. Julia Dilley, and Dana Diehl. They discuss their approach to decreasing consumption of sugary sweetened beverages for youth in Alaska. They remind us of the importance of an assets-based approach, the value of representing and presenting the community, and using communication strategies. This episode references the article titled "Alaska’s Play Every Day Campaign Encourages Parents to Serve Healthy Drinks to Young Children" by Ann E. Potempa, MPH, Lauren C. Kelsey, MPH, Karol J. Fink, MS, RDN, Kathryn E. Pickle, MPH, Katie L. Reilly, MPH, Margaret B. Young, MPH, and Julia A. Dilley, PhD MES. To find out more about their work, check out these links: Play Every Day website Play Every Day library of free materials focused on healthy drinks and sugary drinks Play Every Day library of free materials focused on physical activity Daddy Can I – Public Service Announcement ­Doughnuts – Public Service Announcement Fruit Drink – Public Service Announcement Magic – Public Service Announcement Play Every Day on Facebook Play Every Day on Instagram Play Every Day YouTube channel