Health Eating Active Living Coalition of Pierce County was named as something that is positively impacting health in River Falls. Read the article in the River Falls Journal:
http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/event/article/id/97172/
A River Falls area health care provider held nine sessions across its Minnesota and western Wisconsin service region. Collective attendance totaled 260 people representing businesses, non-profit organizations, schools and government entities.
Participants were asked what is positively impacting health in their community and what barriers to health exist in their community.
"Those responding cited the things they think positively impacts health in River Falls: The Kinnickinnic River, the Free Clinic, sports activities for youth and adults, the YMCA, and the Healthy Eating Active Living Coalition focused on improving nutrition and increasing activities."
In terms of barriers, "most said cutting physical education in schools has had a two-way negative effect on kids’ health; not only are they not getting exercise in school but also don’t learn the lessons and skills they need to be active."
Congrats for the recognition, it's inspiration for others to step up and confront these issues!
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