DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND - Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative

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DOWNTOWN
CLEVELAND
a community on the move
NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING PROGRAMS
Walking is an important physical activity for residents and
visitors of any community on the move. It is also one of the
easiest exercises to incorporate in one’s daily life. Steps to
a Healthier Cleveland and Clevelanders in Motion have
worked with residents to identify ten routes in the Downtown
Cleveland neighborhood where neighbors and visitors can
feel comfortable walking. On each route, walkers can enjoy
some of Downtown Cleveland’s most interesting landmarks
and attractions. To learn more about starting a walking club
in your neighborhood, call Steps to a Healthier Cleveland at
(216) 664-STEP (7837).
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SCHOOL
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North Coast Flyers Travel, Inc. 1601 N. Marginal Rd.
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T&G Flying Club, Inc. 1501 N. Marginal Rd.
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SuccessTech Academy
1440 Lakeside Ave.
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C. A. S. T. L. E. High
1729 Superior Ave.
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Eleanor Gerson SN High
2201 Superior Ave.
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Chancellor University 3921 Chester Ave.
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Bryant & Stratton College
1700 E 13th St.
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Cleveland Lighthouse Community
1701 E 12th St.
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Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Ave.
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The Cleveland Institute of Dental Medical Assistants, Inc. 2450 Prospect Ave.
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Cuyahoga Community College: Tri-C Metropolitan Campus
2900 Community
College Ave.
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Public Administration Library
601 Lakeside Ave.
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Cleveland Public Library - Main Branch 325 Superior Ave.
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800 E 9th St.
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Willard Park
E 9th St. & Lakeside Ave.
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Celebrezze Plaza
E. 6th St. & Lakeside Ave.
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Burnham Mall / Strawbridge Plaza
St. Clair Ave. & W. Mall Dr.
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Fort Huntington Park
1141 W 3rd St.
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Chester Commons/Perk Plaza
E. 12th St. & Chester Ave.
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Eastman Reading Garden
325 Superior Ave.
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Public Square
Ontario St. & Superior Ave.
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Burning River Community Garden W. Superior Ave. & Old River Rd.
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Settler’s Landing
Old River & W. Huron Rd.
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The Gateway Patio
Ontario St. & Huron Rd.
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Medical Mutual Plaza E. 9th St. & Huron Rd.
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Star PlazaEuclid Ave. & E. 14th St.
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Erie Street Cemetery
E. 9th St. & Sumner Court.
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Cleveland State University Athletic Center 2420 Chester Ave.
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Tower Yoga 1900 Superior Ave.
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Hermes Cleveland
1624 St. Clair Ave.
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Curves Women Health Club
1301 E. 9th St..
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Club at Key Center
127 Public Square.
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BP Bulding Fitness Center
200 Public Square
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Fitworks530 Euclid Ave.
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City BikesE. 4th St.
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Rezults Downtown Fitness
1500 W. 3rd St.
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Karma Yoga
1382 W. 9th St.
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Cleveland Plays
2316 Mulberry Ave.
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Cleveland Rowing Foundation
1948 Carter Rd.
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YMCA2200 Prospect Ave.
FOOD STORE
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Voinovich Park
RECREATION/FITNESS
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LIBRARY
GREENSPACE
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Community gardens grow more than vegetables—they grow
healthy neighborhoods and communities on the move. To
start a new community garden or to get involved with one of
the community gardens in your neighborhood, call Ohio State
University Extension at (216) 429-8246.
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COMMUNITY GARDENS
L E G E N D
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Avenue Supermarket
1701 E. 12th St.
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Constantino’s Market
1278 W. 9th St.
HEALTH CENTER
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Downtown Dental Associates
55 Erieview Plz.
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Shumaker & Schneider, DDS
1801 E. 12th St.
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Schermer Haynes & Associates, DDS
510 W. Superior Ave.
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Paul Rosenblitt, DDS., Inc.
526 Superior Ave.
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Cynthia Jemiola, OD
200 Public Sq.
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Frank J Karfes, DDS
850 Euclid Ave.
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Jerald Optical
800 Huron Rd.
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Union Eye Care
2020 Carnegie Ave.
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Abrams Eye Center
2322 E. 22nd St.
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Healthcare Center, St. Vincent Charity Hospital
2351 E. 22nd St.
POLICE/FIRE STATION
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DCA Operations Center
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Fire Station #1
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Downtown Services Unit 1648 St. Clair Ave.
1645 Superior Ave.
2101 Payne Ave.
WALKING ROUTE
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CITY WIDE BIKE ROUTE
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SCENIC VISTA
VISITORS CENTER
DISTRICT
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NorthCoast
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Erieview
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Gateway
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Warehouse
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Quadrangle
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Theatre
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Civic Center
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Flats
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Lakefront Route2.1 miles
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The Bridge Route
3.0 miles
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Indoor/Outdoor Tower City Route
0.8 miles
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Indoor Galleria Route
0.25 miles
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The Mall Route
1.0 mile
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Rock n’ Roll Boulevard Route
3.0 miles
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St. Clair and Superior Route
3.5 miles
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Square to Square Route
2.0 miles
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Warehouse District Route
1.2 miles
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CSU Western Campus Route
2.0 miles
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND
STEPS TO A HEALTHIER CLEVELAND
BIKE INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND a co m m u n it y o n t h e m o ve
a community on the move
DOWNTOWN
CLEVELAND
Photographs provided by:
Kelly Anderson
David Berlekamp
Fehmida Kapadia
Scott Muscatello
Downtown Cleveland Alliance
STEPS to a Healthier Cleveland
Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
About Downtown…a community on the move
What is Steps to a Healthier Cleveland?
Downtown Cleveland is the largest hub for business,
entertainment, and unique residential opportunities
in Northeastern Ohio. Due to the vast amount of
investment since the mid-1980s, there are nearly 10,000
residents living downtown, many new residential
developments underway, and several future plans
for retail districts, new office space and much more.
Downtown Cleveland is quickly progressing as one of
the most attractive places to live, work, play and visit.
Steps to a Healthier Cleveland is a city-wide program
designed to engage all Clevelanders to live longer,
better and healthier lives.
The Steps to a Healthier Cleveland program
encourages physical activity, healthy eating and
tobacco-free choices. These efforts are intended
to reduce the burden of diabetes, overweight/
obesity and asthma in all of Cleveland’s diverse
neighborhoods.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Cleveland is one of 22 Steps to a Healthier
US grantees in 40 communities nationwide.
Please visit www.cdc.gov/steps for more information.
Why does Cleveland need Steps to a Healthier
Cleveland?
Growing numbers of Clevelanders have - or are at
risk of developing - dangerous chronic illnesses such
as diabetes, overweight/obesity and asthma. These
persistent health problems weaken our community
and prevent us from realizing our vision of Cleveland
as a safe, healthy place to live, work and visit.
Steps to a Healthier Cleveland provides information,
resources, support and services to Clevelanders seeking
to make healthy lifestyle changes - big or small. The
Steps program is active in many areas of community life.
Working with strong community partners and leaders,
Steps to a Healthier Cleveland strives to:
• Educate Clevelanders about the risks of physical
inactivity, poor nutrition and tobacco use and
exposure;
• Engage schools, teachers, students and parents
to provide healthy meals, fun and safe physical
activities, tobacco prevention education and more;
• Build and support worksite wellness programs;
• Train and support healthcare providers and
community health workers to prevent, diagnose
and treat diabetes, overweight/obesity and
asthma; and
Recently, downtown has experienced a plethora
of positive investments and improvements with
much planned for the future. The Greater Cleveland
Regional Transit Authority completed the Euclid
Corridor and HealthLine in October 2008; millions of
dollars are planned for projects along Euclid Avenue
through State Historic Tax Credits, including the
Residences at 668; plans are ongoing for the Medical
Mart and Convention Center; the Avenue District
welcomed it first residents in Spring 2009; the Hanna
Theatre at PlayhouseSquare was renovated and
reopened; and the list goes on! In addition to large
developments, downtown experiences much street
level investment. The Burning River Community Garden
opened in the Warehouse District, East 4th Street was
brought to life with new patio planters, Downtown
Cleveland Alliance installed the Euclid Avenue
Planters, the Generocity Cleveland community
donation receptacles and sidewalk cigarette disposal
receptacles, and W. 6th and E. 12th Streets underwent
streetscape improvements.
& Safe Program; the remainder provides for special
events, marketing, and other downtown related
initiatives through DCA.
The cross-trained team members of the Clean & Safe
Program, referred to as “ambassadors,” work shifts
spanning 18 hours a day to create a cleaner and
safer environment in downtown. Ambassadors spend
time cleaning the sidewalks, removing graffiti from
buildings, and providing information about downtown
events and attractions along with directions.
Plus, ambassadors offer a safety escort service to
downtown patrons upon request. For more information
on the program, call the DCA Operations Center at
216-621-6000.
The Sub-Districts of the Special Improvement District
1. North Coast Harbor
Along the shores of Lake Erie, North Coast Harbor is
home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum,
Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Browns
Stadium, Steamship William G. Mather Maritime
Museum, and the USS Cod. This is the hot-spot tourist
district of downtown Cleveland.
2. Historic Warehouse District
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982,
the Warehouse District today features warehouses
exquisitely transformed into restaurants, a variety
of apartments and condominiums, professional
offices, retail space, and even a unique grocery store.
• Encourage communities to build healthy
neighborhood improvements such as bike lanes,
walking trails, community gardens, safe routes to
school and markets for fresh produce.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Steps to a Healthier Cleveland
a Program of the City of Cleveland Department of
Public Health
City of Cleveland Planning Commission
• 33% of Clevelanders are obese
• 11% of Clevelanders have diabetes
• 12% of Clevelanders have asthma
• 28% of Cleveland residents do not engage in any
physical activity or exercise
Dowtown Cleveland Alliance
Design by Kent State University’s Urban Design
Center of Northeast Ohio
• Walk, bike or ride transit to work
• Grill, steam or bake instead of frying
• Include several servings of whole grain food daily
• More carrots, less cake
• Walk briskly through the mall and shop ‘til you
drop… pounds
• 32% of Clevelanders smoke
• Choose fruit for dessert
• 78% of Clevelanders eat less than five fruits and
vegetables a day
• Get a dog and walk it
Self-report data from BRFSS 2005, conducted on behalf of Steps to a
Healthier Cleveland by the CASE Center for Health Promotion & Research
Clevelanders in Motion
Want to get healthy and get moving, but don’t know
how to begin? Take a small step toward living a longer,
better and healthier life. Try one of these or visit www.
smallstep.gov for other small steps.
• Drink lots of water
• Eat before grocery shopping
• Don’t skip breakfast
4. Erieview District
Erieview is the heart of the office district and home
to downtown’s newest residential neighborhood, the
Avenue District along East 12th Street. This district is
home to a variety of downtown businesses, the Federal
Building offices, as well as Erieview Tower and The
Galleria shopping complex and event center.
5. The Quadrangle
Known as Cleveland’s Downtown Academic
District and home to Cleveland State University, the
Quadrangle boasts an exciting mix of learning and fun.
The neighborhood connects world class academics,
health-care, and human services all of which are just
minutes away from the heart of downtown via the
Healthline on Euclid Avenue.
6. Flats District
The Flats were once home to industrial steel mills,
once a driving force for Cleveland’s economy. Now
known for its mixed-use industrial, entertainment, and
increasing residential options, the Flats is thriving with
the redevelopment of new, up-scale condominiums
and the resurgence of the vibrant nightlife along the
West Bank of the Cuyahoga River.
7. Historic Gateway Neighborhood
In this neighborhood lies the history of Public Square,
the Cavs’ home court, Indians’ Progressive Field and
the lively East 4th Street. Gateway has some of the
most beautiful historic apartments, a great variety of
restaurants and other valuable amenities including
access to the Euclid Corridor Healthline.
8. PlayhouseSquare
PlayhouseSquare is home to one of the country’s
largest and most beautiful theater districts. The
neighborhood features a variety of housing styles, a
premier choice of office and retail real estate and
fabulous restaurants. Plus, Star Plaza, at the heart of the
district, is regularly populated throughout the summer
months with a variety of free outdoor events.
Take these Small Steps to health!
Health profile of Clevelanders:
months at Strawbridge Plaza situated next to City Hall,
overlooking the North Coast Harbor District.
Downtown Cleveland Alliance(DCA) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to building a dynamic
downtown. By working with property owners and
neighborhood based partners, DCA is able to provide
economic development opportunities, business
attraction and retention efforts, the Clean & Safe
Ambassador Program as well as strategic marketing
initiatives for downtown Cleveland. DCA’s marketing
efforts highlight our community’s greatest assets such
as performing arts, excellent dining, office space,
residential options, and much more. Additionally, DCA
maintains strong relationships with Cleveland civic
leaders to remain actively involved in decisions that
affect the downtown community.
To learn more about Downtown Cleveland Alliance,
visit DowntownCleveland.org.
DCA Clean & Safe Ambassador Program
For downtowns, a clean and secure environment
makes all the difference to living, working, playing,
and visiting. Thus, in 2006 DCA launched the Clean &
Safe Program funded by the newly formed Special
Improvement District - spanning from Lakeside Avenue
to Carnegie and W. 10th to E. 18th Streets. Property
owners within the district agreed to an additional tax
assessment to raise over $3MM collectively. Nearly
three-quarters of the funds are spent on the Clean
The Warehouse District is home to the greatest
concentration of residents in downtown and hosts
some of the finest dining and nightlife in the region.
3. Civic Center
Overlooking Lake Erie and comprised of a series of
buildings of the Beaux Arts style around public green
space, the civic center is home to such government
entities as Cleveland City Hall, Cuyahoga County,
the Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland Public
Library, and the Metzenbaum Courthouse. Outdoor
public events are often held throughout warmer
Biking Basics
Always wear your helmet.
Check Your Helmet Fit
Before you ride, check
that your helmet covers
your forehead. When you
look up you should see the
helmet’s front edge. Straps
should form a V-shape with
the sliders below ears. The
chinstrap should be tight.
Wear bright clothes with
reflectors.
Lock Your Bike
Lock the frame and the rear
wheel of your bike to a fixed
object. If you have a quick
release, lock the front wheel
also. Do not lock your bike
to trees.
Keep pant legs and
shoelaces out of moving
parts.
Safe Cycling on the Street
On-Street Biking
Make Eye Contact
Confirm that you are seen.
Establish eye contact with
motorists to ensure they
know you are on the road.
Look over your shoulder
regularly or use a mirror to
scan the road behind.
Share the Road
Turning left – 2 Options
1. AS A VEHICLE: Signal
your intentions in advance.
Move to the left turning lane,
and complete the turn when
it is safe.
2. AS A PEDESTRIAN: Ride
to the far cross-walk and
walk.
Be Careful at Intersections
Most accidents happen
at intersections. Proceed
with care. Avoid being in a
turn only lane if you want
to go straight through an
intersection. In narrow lanes
or slow traffic, it may be safer
to take the whole lane.
Beware of Car Doors
Be wary of parked cars.
Motorists can unexpectedly
open doors. Be particularly
careful if you see a motorist
in the car. Ride in a straight
line at least three feet away
from parked cars.
Special Tips for All-Purpose Trails
Right of Way
Cyclists and in-line skaters
must yield to pedestrians.
Pedestrians always have the
right-of-way.
Keep to the Right
All path users must keep
to the right except when
passing or turning left.
Pedestrians should move to
the right when someone is
passing. Move off the path
when stopping. Never block
the path.
Ride predictably on the right
side of the road in a single
file. Obey all traffic laws and
signs.
Bike Lanes
Use bike lanes when
available. Bike lanes provide
a space for bicyclists so they
can travel safely.
Signal While Passing
Cyclists: sound your bell
or call out a warning when
approaching others, then
pass safely on the left.
Skaters: follow travel
rules as per bicyclists. Do
not perform trick skating
maneuvers on heavily used
paths.
Stay on the Path
Ride only on designated
paths to protect parks,
natural areas and yourself.
Riding off a designated path
is dangerous and prohibited
in many parks.
Be Visible
Ensure your visibility at
night by wearing light-toned
clothing with reflective tape
material. Outfit your bike
with lights as you would for
riding on the roads.
For more information about Steps to a Healthier
Cleveland, please contact:
For more information about the neighborhood
or to get additional copies of this map, please
contact:
Steps to a Healthier Cleveland
Cleveland Department of Public Health
75 Erieview, 3rd floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 664-STEP (7837)
www.clevelandhealth.org/steps
Downtown Cleveland Alliance
50 Public Sq # 825
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 736-7799
www.downtownclevelandalliance.com
This map was developed through a partnership between Steps to a Healthier Cleveland and the
Community Development Corporation. Details about the community represented on the map were
gathered with input from neighborhood residents and are deemed accurate at the time of printing.
This publication is supported by the Steps to a HealthierUS Cooperative Agreement Program of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its contents do not necessarily represent the official view of HHS.