Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Aryn McLaren
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
515-309-3227
OFFICE ADDRESS
301 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
TYPE OF WORK
Government Agency, Community Based,
Educational/School
COUNTIES
Activities
Statewide
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is a privately led public initiative
intended to inspire Iowans and their communities throughout the state to
improve their health and happiness. To achieve this goal, individuals,
families, businesses, faith-based organizations, not-for-profits and the
public sector will unite in a community-focused effort to make Iowa the
healthiest state in the nation.
As part of Iowa’s efforts to become the #1 state in well-being, the
Healthiest State Initiative has identified five priorities on which to focus:
Decreasing the number of Iowans who smoke
Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables
Increasing the number of Iowans who are learning or doing
something interesting daily
Increasing the number of Iowans who have visited the dentist in the
last year
Increasing the number of Iowans who feel their boss treats them
like a partner at work
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative organizes "Healthiest State Walks"
through partnerships in all 99 Iowa counties. They also endorse events
whose primary purpose is to contribute to well-being in the state of
Iowa. Endorsed events are promoted on the Healthiest State
Initiative website calendar, and can also highlight their connection to the
Healthiest State Initiative through a special logo.
HOW TO HELP
Iowans interested in supporting the mission of the Iowa Healthiest State
Initiative are encouraged to participate in Healthiest State Walks and
other endorsed events and to explore their healthy living resource
collections for individuals and families, schools, and employers.
Opportunities to partner with the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
include organizing Healthiest State Walks and submitting events for
Healthiest State endorsement.
Iowans are encouraged to visit their website or contact them
directly for more information or to explore other ideas for partnership.
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