Inspiring Healthy Living in Morgan County: The Wellness Coalition Initiative

The Morgan County Wellness Coalition in Ohio aims to promote healthy living among residents, addressing issues like obesity, stroke risk, and diabetes. Through community efforts like walking challenges, gentle yoga classes, and line dancing sessions, the coalition is making a positive impact on residents' well-being. Collaboration with various local organizations ensures a holistic approach to improving health outcomes in the region.

• Wellness Coalition
• Healthy Living
• Morgan County
• Ohio
• Community Health

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1. THE MORGAN COUNTY WELLNESS COALITION It is our mission to inspire healthy living among Morgan County residents

2. MORGAN COUNTY, OHIO 31.5% of Morgan County residents are overweight 32.3% of Morgan County residents are obese Morgan County has the highest risk of stroke in Ohio 12.3% of Morgan County adults have diabetes

3. BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER The Morgan County Wellness Coalition consists of representatives from: Morgan County Family and Children First Council Morgan Behavioral Health Choices AllWell Behavioral Health Services Morgan Metropolitan Housing Authority Morgan County Health Department Muskingum Valley Health Center Morgan County Prosecutor s Office Morgan County Juvenile Court Washington/Morgan Community Action Morgan Local Schools OSU Extension Office

4. 100 MILES IN 100 DAYS Annual Walking Challenge Average of 150 participants More than 50% complete the challenge

5. 100 MILES IN 100 DAYS During the first walking challenge we walked 21,147.32 miles I haven t walked in years, if that. I never thought that I could enjoy this and keep up with this as much as I have .thank you Wellness Coalition for getting me on track .this is addictive! -Jan S.

6. 100 MILES IN 100 DAYS Challenge runs Memorial Day through Labor Day 2018 challenge will include a bonus challenge: The Elite 500 Celebration includes prizes and a group walk

7. GENTLE YOGA 7 Community Members are Gentle Yoga Instructors Classes are offered in 4 locations throughout the area Classes average 8-10 participants with an 80% completion rate

8. GENTLE YOGA I m able to move so much easier! -Lisa A. I always feel so relaxed after class. -Connie F.

9. LINE DANCING Morgan County Wellness Coalition offered 12 hours of free line dancing lessons Classes continued in the area through the winter and spring Estimated class size was an average of 50 people

10. LINE DANCING This is so much fun you don t even realize that it s exercise -Beth C. The Line Dance Group will perform at the Morgan County Heritage Day Festival

11. WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS Expanding Gentle Yoga Cooking Classes Implementing Kids Health Camp

12. QUESTIONS