Success StoryGet Healthy McCreary County: Hiking Series



Get Healthy McCreary County: Hiking Series

Author: Danielle Barrett

Planning Unit: McCreary County CES

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Plan of Work: Healthy Families & Community

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

According to County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, McCreary County ranks 120 of 120 Kentucky counties in health behaviors. The report states the county adult obesity rate is 40% and the level of physical inactivity is 39%. Obese individuals are at an increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancers. Increased consumption of unhealthy food, stress, and a built environment that divides the communities and makes it difficult to access opportunities for physical activity are largely responsible for the obesity epidemic in McCreary County. In order to reach adults with a hectic lifestyle “Get Healthy: McCreary Hiking Series” was implemented to help individuals develop and implement skills to live a healthier lifestyle. The hiking series originally included 10 group hikes; however, due to COVID-19, we were only able to have two. A total of 47 individuals participated in the two hikes. 100% of participants reported increased knowledge in the importance of physical activity and 90& of participants claimed that they increased their average amount of physical activity. 100% of participates said they would attend the program in the future.






Stories by Danielle Barrett


Stories, Songs & Stretches

about 5 years ago by Danielle Barrett

According to the 2017 Early Childhood Profile, only 38% of children in Knox County are ready for kin... Read More


Volunteer Led Youth Day Camp

about 5 years ago by Danielle Barrett

Approximately 35 percent of the Knox County population falls below the poverty level. Structure and ... Read More


Stories by McCreary County CES


Hike McCreary County

Hike McCreary County

about 5 years ago by Gregory Whitis

800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... Read More


Get Healthy Walking Series

Get Healthy Walking Series

about 5 years ago by Gregory Whitis

Get Healthy McCreary Walking SeriesImportance: McCreary County consistently ranks in the top five co... Read More