Carter County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 900 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.2) | 900 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 2 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.4) | 220 |
Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
Success Stories
Longest Day of Play
Author: Whitney Morrow
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
While it may seem like a simple pastime, unstructured play is crucial for children's development. It’s also the number one way that adults and children find connection. Through play, kids learn social skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. It's also a fantastic way to stay active and healthy. With the rise of technology, children today are spending less time engaged in free play. In Carter County only 30% reported having adequate access to physical activity.
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Pathways to Wellness
Author: Whitney Morrow
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Health promotion programs have long focused on education about personal health behaviors like tobacco and alcohol use, diet, and physical activity. Health behaviors play an important role in health, but they are not the whole story. The conditions in the environments where people live, work, learn, and play have an even greater influence on the quality and number of years of life. These conditions include social and environmental factors such as housing, access to and quality of health care, edu
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