Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities in Bourbon County

A Wellness Coalition, led by Bourbon County Extension and community partners, sought significant funding to foster health and wellness. A $30,000 grant was awarded to promote community gardens, smoking cessation, nutrition in schools, and built-environment (trails and skateboard) parks. A $60,000 grant was awarded to further policy change in those areas. In addition, Get Fit Bourbon County enrolled 25 people, with the goal of fostering behaviors that could lead to weight loss. Of the 17 people completing it, 100% stated they were exercising and/or walking more; they were better informed about healthier eating; they were more likely to make better lifestyle choices concerning health; and they had an increased understanding of how stress affects health.

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