Transforming a Community's Health

1. Building a healthy community, one piece at a time.

2. Martinsville Henry County Highest Unemployment (Mar 2010): Martinsville 22% Henry County 15.6% >80% clients/patients with income <200% FPL Family 1 <$21,660 Family 2 <$29, 140 Family 4 <$44, 100

3. Martinsville Henry County Rate of children eligible for free and reduced lunch is nearly 2x the state average 38% of Households on Medicaid 24% of Households on Food Stamps

4. MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness 1. Promote Health and the Reduction of Health Risk Behaviors Healthy Community Initiative Activate Martinsville Henry County Chronic Disease Self-Management 2. Increase Access to Health Services, primarily for the uninsured and underinsured FQHC Medication Assistance Case Management/Care Coordination

7. Fire and EMS

8. Community Planners

9. Bike Club

10. Revitalization Association

11. Parks and Recreation

12. VDOT

13. Economic Development Corp.

14. Rivers and Trails Group

15. Interested Citizens

16. Health Organizations

17. Medical CommunityWalkabouts Surveys

19. Local

20. State

22. Transformation

24. Trail Development

25. Program Promotion

27. Programs Inventory existing programs Enhance not duplicate What’s missing? Survey citizens Keep enthusiasts engaged

28. Events International Walk to School Day Hosted by School Systems & Activate 126% increased participation 4,512 students & 14 schools Great Goblin Gallop 5K Run Hosted by Park and Recreation & Activate 150% increase in participation Tour De Scholar Hosted by Chamber & Activate 1stbike ride for locality Historic Walk & Talk Hosted by Historical Museum, Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Assoc. & Activate Scripts developed so anyone can lead

29. Programs Walk-Up Wednesdays Hosted by Albert Harris Elem., PTO & Activate Offered quarterly Increase in student’s attentiveness Students are eager to learn Students & staff enthusiastic Tuesday Morning Strolls Hosted by Dan River Basin Assoc., Parks & Recreation, YMCA & Activate Offered monthly Capacity building thru partnering Participation growing New experiences for citizens

30. Programs Mall Walkers Club Hosted by Mall, Parks & Recreation & Activate Offered daily Rejuvenated program Seven years ago – 50 members Today – >328 members On average 121 walkers per day Low Impact Beginners Walk Hosted by YMCA & Activate Offered three days a week Audience: Obese, Seniors, Disabled 63% increase – 80 participants Psychological/physiological successes Building capacity/community champions

31. Programs Family Aerobics Water Aerobics Rockin’ 4 Health Step Instructor’s Choice Cardio Dance Yoga Pilates Chair Aerobics Zumba

34. Nutrition basics

35. Meal planning

36. Label readingResults

38. Blood glucose monitoring

39. Carbohydrate countingResults

41. Cholesterol basics

42. Sodium and fat intakeResults Regular blood pressure monitoring is crucial for effective heart health.

43. Policy Advocacy Relationship Building Educating Public Influencing Employers Influencing Schools

45. Comprehensive Plan

46. Complete Street Language

47. Walkable-Bikeable Community Goal

48. Active living tie-ins

49. 6 Year Secondary Road Plan

50. Road expansion re-designs

51. New construction sidewalk requirement

52. Other Plan Adoptions

53. Recreational Use Plan

54. Infrastructure Priority Plan

55. Regional Bicycle Plan

58. Identify skill sets needed and leaders who are committed to the vision

59. Provide encouragement, tools, resources

60. Be flexible and patient