Inspiring Healthy Living in Morgan County: The Wellness Coalition Initiative
It is our mission to inspire healthy living among Morgan
County residents
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
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
Annual Walking Challenge
Average of 150 participants
More than 50% complete the challenge
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.
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 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
“I’m able to move so much easier!”
-Lisa A.
“I always feel so relaxed after class.”
-
Connie F.
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
“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
Expanding Gentle Yoga
Cooking Classes
Implementing Kids Health Camp
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.
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THE MORGAN COUNTY WELLNESS COALITION It is our mission to inspire healthy living among Morgan County residents
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
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
100 MILES IN 100 DAYS Annual Walking Challenge Average of 150 participants More than 50% complete the challenge
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.
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
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
GENTLE YOGA I m able to move so much easier! -Lisa A. I always feel so relaxed after class. -Connie F.
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
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
WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS Expanding Gentle Yoga Cooking Classes Implementing Kids Health Camp
