Illinois Alliance to Promote Opportunities for Health
The Illinois Alliance to Promote Opportunities for Health (IAPOH) is a multi-sector coalition that impacts local and state-level policy, increases capacity of community-based organizations, and bridges communities working together to address nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health conditions in Illinois.
Purpose Statement
See why and how we work together on policy and systems change
IAPOH Strategic Framework
Stakeholders across Illinois developed a strategic framework to guide the work from 2023- 2026.
Leadership & Equity Committee and Workgroups
How we accomplish our goals together.
IAPOH Policy & Legislative Initiatives
IAPOH's 2025 Policy Agenda
Learn more about IAPOH’s 2025 policy and legislative priorities.
Healthy School Meals For All
IAPOH supports ensuring all Illinois schools are hunger free, and our kids can all grow, learn and thrive. Public Act 103-0532 created free school meals for all children, and now we’re advocating that the Illinois General Assembly funds this critical program.
Healthy Children’s Meal Beverages
A law IAPOH advocated for that helps support parents’ choices in providing healthful beverages to their children.
Past IAPO Advocacy Initiatives
Learn about previous IAPO policy and legislative initiatives.
Enhanced Physical Education
Strong Academics. Healthy Habits. Enhanced Social-Emotional Skills. These are the keys to success for our students, both inside and outside of the classroom. They are the tools we strive to give our children every day. They are the foundation for a successful future. And they can all be fostered in one class — physical education.
About Enhanced P.E. in Illinois
Learn more about the journey to enhance P.E.
Enhanced P.E. Webinars
View recent and past recorded webinars IPHI has hosted on enhanced P.E.
P.E. Fact Sheets, Reports & Case Studies
Read the Enhance P.E. Task Force reports, case studies of enhanced P.E., and more!
Learn More & Connect
To learn more about IAPOH, please contact Janna Simon, Director of the Center for Policy & Partnership Initiatives at 312-786-5365.
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