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The history of LiveWell Lawrence; the draft strategies of our Community Plan; how and why to get involved; what the next steps will be.
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Introductions
LiveWell Lawrence Steering Committee
Facilitators
LiveWell Lawrence
Definition History 6 draft strategies Next steps How and why to get
involved
What is LiveWell Lawrence?
A network of people working together to:
– Improve nutrition– Increase physical
activity…
…community-wide.
How did it get started?
Kansas Health Foundation
64% of Kansas adults overweight or obese
Increased risk of chronic disease
In Douglas County
52% of adults overweight or obese
Most understand that eating healthy and being active important to good health
Behavior…may not reflect knowledge
Formed Organizing Committee
Health / Healthcare
City Parks and Rec.
Chamber / Business
Educators
Media
Funders
DCCF
Parks & Rec
World Co.
USD 497
HealthDept. Retired
KU
TheMerc
CHIP
Dg. Co. Extension
Health CareAccess Clinic
TherapyWorks
LMH
LiveWellLawrence
Community profile: Where are we now?
Nutrition– Awareness– Access to healthy foods– School nutrition policies– Nutrition education– Local food system
Community profile: Where are we now?
Physical Activity– Facilities
Public Private
– Programs– School practices– Workplaces– The built environment
How walk-able? How bike-able?
What will our approach be?
Healthy lifestyles a function of:
– Individual responsibility
– Community responsibility
Which do we focus on?
Community responsibility
Systems, policies and environments in…
– schools– workplaces– neighborhoods– homes– churches
…every aspect of community life.
Defined success
By 2020 all population groups will demonstrate:– Better nutrition– Increased physical activity
Healthy behavior has become contagious
Key organizations more effective
Started on the community plan
Brainstorming…and more brainstorming
Synthesized ideas into major categories
A work in progress
6 Draft Strategies
1. Environments
Make the places we live, learn, work and play healthier.
6 Draft Strategies
2. Access
Make it easy for all residents to access:
– Healthy foods– Physical activity
opportunities
6 Draft Strategies
3. Behavior change programs
Engage people in actions that make them healthier.
6 Draft Strategies
4. Social Support
Encourage group activity
Make it fun
Hold each other accountable
6 Draft Strategies
5. Walk, Bike, Wheel
Make it easier and safer for people to walk, bike or wheel to school, work, errands, entertainment.
6 Draft Strategies
6. Develop wellness leaders
Provide training and networking for professionals and volunteers.
What’s next?
Community meetings to get input
Start building a coalition
Finish the community plan
Get busy
Start-up funding opportunities
DCCF will invite selected community organizations to apply for funds
Funding will focus on: – sustainable community approaches to achieving
LiveWell goals– Long-term leadership of LiveWell network
Up to $200K over 2 years
Why get involved?
Help create community change
Give input, share expertise
Maximize benefit to people you represent
Network
How to get involved
Open to all who support mission Join committees Come to general meetings Respond to calls for volunteers
Members can be:– Individuals– Organizations
Contact:
Marilyn Hull
LiveWell Lawrence
843-8727
www.livewelllawrence.org
Follow us on Twitter @LiveWellLawrnce
