Toole County Wellness Program & Health Fair

Toole County Health Foundation

“Trails to Good Health” Toole County Wellness Program

&

TCHF Health Fair

 

Toole County’s Employee Wellness Program “Trails to Good Health”

  • The Wellness Program had over 70 participants
  • 12 Teams were created
  • 14 Week Walking Program; Memorial Day through Labor Day
  • Participants tracked miles walked with pedometers
  • Funds from RHI Incubator grant used to pay for incentives

How The Teams Were Rewarded:

Top team- Each member received $20 in Shelby Bucks

  • The “Blood, Sweat and Radiation” team logged an average of 615.28 total miles!

Second place team – Each member received $15 in  Shelby Bucks

  • The “Solely for Fun” team logged an average of 486.77 miles!

Third place team – Each member received $10 in Shelby Bucks

  • The “Heritage Center” logged an average of 481.54 miles!

Toole County Health Foundation Health Fair:

Health Fair held October 14, 2011

  • Free admission
  • Reduced costs for lab tests and flu shots
  • Noon “talks” by local physicians
  • 53 Booths
  • Free screenings of various kinds
  • Free transportation
  • Over 150 adults and over 100 students in attendance

RHI Incubator grant was used to purchase a Juice Machine for a door prize and manicure sets for each visitor.

“Trails to Good Health” 2012 Events:

  • Continuing on the “Trail to Good Health”
  • Valentine’s Day through April 1, 2012
    • “Heart Healthy” Calendar Challenge
  • Summer Walking/Fitness Program
  • 2012 Health Fair, October 12th

For more information please contact:

Jessica Brusven, Toole County Health Foundation Director

406.434.3246

jbrusven@mmcmt.org