Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita - Home
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 t
heir 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 far
mers 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.
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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.
Kansas Rural Center Announces 2012 Savor the Season Program
Wichita's Fresh Fruit and Veggie Program Impresses MomRiding on sidewalks, not safe: bicyclist killed
New Study Shows Teens Don't Eat Healthy
School lunches to get healthy revamp.
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.
NuVal - nutritional heavy lifting. Check it out.
McAdams Path Opens
Officials celebrate new walking trails.
Human Traffic: City Wide Bike Path Guide
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.
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 22 – JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Kickoff Event, Contact Diane.
February 22- Wichita Transit Public Open House, 3 to 4:30 or 5:30 to 7:00.
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
March 7 - Ride the Divide Movie, presented by Walk/Bike Alliance, 7:00 pm, Murdock Theater
March 18 - May12 - Walk Kansas, Call 660-0127.
April 14 - Link 4 Life Run - Old Cowtown
April 21 - Operation Pedal Express, 10:00 a.m.,
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
