As the year comes to an end, the Working on Wellness Environments team would like to take a moment to reflect on the great accomplishments achieved in 2019. Four counties across the State of Texas are participating in the Centers for Disease Control funded Working on Wellness Environments program. Coalitions in Starr, Webb, Maverick, and Hudspeth counties met in their respective counties to discuss issues in nutrition, food systems, and connectivity to find ways in becoming a more active and healthier community.
In all, we saw over 40 partners from all kinds of organizations join these efforts. More than 8 coalition meetings were held, 10 RFAs were submitted, and 2 counties have had trainings in playability and walkability.
Counties interested in working with food systems and nutrition were able to conduct site visits with specialists, and in 2020, have upcoming plans to conduct assessments. The Working on Wellness Environments team is very grateful to be working alongside citizen champions who are committed to making their communities healthy.
In certain cases, the holiday’s make it tough to stay healthy with all of the delicious, traditional foods and sweets usually available. Don’t let eating healthy and staying active feel like an impossible feat this holiday season! If you are interested in ways in being healthy this holiday season and jump-starting your healthy New Years resolutions, please check out this resource.
Additionally, please find ways to stay active this holiday season here and here. The Working on Wellness Environments program would like to wish everybody a happy holiday! See you next year!