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Hastings is a "B.Healthy Community"

The Hastings City Council Monday passed a resolution declaring it a “B. Healthy Community.”

Lauran Cibor, co-leader of the coalition, said obesity is not only an issue in the state, but also in Barry County, as detailed in a Community Health Needs Study.

 

B. Healthy is “looking for more traction in the community” as a resource to encourage healthy eating and more physical activities and promote programs to help fight the overweight and obesity issue in the county, Cibor said. They are working with area restaurants and their patrons to encourage healthy eating choices.

 

The city already has many programs in place and others planned activities for a healthy lifestyle; promoting the Farmers Market and the use of financial assistance for patrons, the Riverwalk with mile markers, development of 1, 2 and 3 mile walking loops in the city, a master bike plan for more accessibility to non-motorized transportation, the Hammond Hill multi-use trail, and a planned fall walking contest for city staff and others.

 

“The city has already accomplished all of the requirements, we just need the support of the city (with the adoption of the resolution),” Cibor said.

 

Formed in 2012, “The mission of the B. Healthy Coalition is to foster an active, healthy community by creating policy and environmental changes that make the healthy choice the easy choice for all Barry County residents.”

 

Cibor said their vision is to make Barry County the healthiest county in Michigan. 

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