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Welcome
Communities are concerned about health effects of inactivity and poor nutrition and are taking action. Community leaders recognize that
citizens can’t move ore or eat healthier foods without changes in their environment. Education and awareness alone won’t result in change. Safe sidewalks, trails, and bicycle lanes make it easier for people to move about and leave their car at home. Healthy food choice in school cafeterias and restaurants well supported food banks, and neighborhood farmers markets offer options for healthier food. Making sustainable community changes involves long term partnerships among public health, private business, municipal government, community advocates, planners, developers, schools and neighborhoods.



Richard Schodorf awarded Health Champion
by Governor Sam Brownback for Downtown Walking Trails.
Read more.


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Historic Downtown Trails Now Open





DIABETES PREVENTION
at the YMCA


Are you  pre-diabetic? Prediabetes is a potentially reversible condition that often leads to type 2 diabetes. Preventing diabetes can save health care costs and save lives. With help from the Y, you can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and gain tools for healthy living. Learn how the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can help you reach your healthy living goals. For information about program fees, financial assistance or to see if you qualify, contact Sarah Key at sarah.key@ymcawichita.org or call 316.219.9622 ext. 5596

Click here for more information.
Click here for registration brochure.

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is part of the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. UnitedHealthcare members should check with their employer for program availability. Also funded in part by the Kansas Health Foundation, Wichita, Kansas.


Support Hunger Awareness
One in seven households struggle for access to enough and the right kinds of food; a basic human need and a prerequisite for an active, healthy life.



Friday, February 3, 2012
Soup & Warm Bread Served
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
525 N Broadway, Wichita, KS
$15.00 Includes souvenir bowl

Click here for details
The Latest News

Coalition welcomes Scott and Krista Sanderson and Shara Burkett new individuals members.

Walk with Ease program offered

Start 2012 being bicycle friendly! Motorist should be aware of the Kansas 3 ft. law.

Coalition Yearly Report Now Available

Starting Fit with Child Care Mini Grant Program accepting application workshop registrations.

Healthy School Awards Open for Applications

Join the Big HEALTH Read

Youth Win Healthy Environment Awards

Running gives Wichita-area girls internal strength too

Welcome to Heidi Wells, RD and Dr. Vicki Dukes, DC, newest members to the HWC.

Welcome the newest member of HWC: Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Kansas, Jenny Shipman.

Walking offers easy steps to better health

Goal: Get kids from yuck to yes on veggies

The Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care has received a $41,000 grant

Iowa wanting to be healthiest state.

Schodorf honored with Kansas Health Champion Award.

Study: Boston schools’ sugary drinks ban paid off

NuVal - nutritional heavy lifting. Check it out.


McAdams Path Opens

Officials celebrate new walking trails.

Human Traffic: City Wide Bike Path Guide
















   promoting physical activity

                   and healthy eating   





How well and wise are you? You may consciously or unconsciously be taking serious risks with your own life. 

If you really want to keep tabs on your health, start by taking stock of your lifestyle.

Click here to take the Well & Wise Individual Assessment.

Click here to download a copy of the assessment to print and share with others. 




The Health & Wellness Coalition was honored on January 10, 2012 by Via Christi Safe Kids as
 Outstanding Community Partner.
Congratulations members!

Current Coalition Initiatives


 
2012 is the year to get healthy. Check out these nutrition and physical activities.

Register now to learn more about the Starting Fit Child Care Mini-Grant program

 
Learn how to get the healthiest food for the best price.

Healthy eating and physical activity is important in schools too. Registration is now open for this grant program.



Event Calendar

February 1 - Wichita Bike Month Planning Meeting, contact Debbie.
February 3
- Souper Bowl, Interfaith Ministries, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.

February 3 - JDRF Research Update on Type 1 Diabetes, Contact Diane.

February 22 – JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Kickoff Event, Contact Diane.

February 26 –JDRF Family Team Rally@ the Wichita Thunder Game, Contact Diane.

March - Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March 7 – Coalition Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Breakthrough, 1010 N. Main

April 28 - JDFR Walk to Cure Diabetes-5K, walkers and volunteers are needed. Contact Diane.

April 21 - Fight for Air Climb, New location....WSU, Cessna Stadium

May - Wichita Bike Month

May 12 - Tour De Cure, Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS

 

Bike/Walk Alliance meetings - first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Arts. Contact Barry.






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