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<\/a>MountainWise is conducting a first-of-its-kind, eight-county health impact assessment (HIA) called MountainElements. The goal is to merge the conversations about planning and health to identify policies, plans, programs and projects that create a healthier region, one that builds capacity through counties and towns. MountainElements is focused on economic growth, job creation, mobility, access to nature, creating healthy conditions for citizens of all ages and abilities, and making sure future generations have a place to grow and prosper. \u2028There has not been a regional, county-by-county Health Impact Assessment for Comprehensive Plans undertaken in the United States, but Western North Carolina is ready to blaze the trail with MountainElements.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The MountainElements Approach Includes:<\/h3>\n\n- Conducting a Health Impact Assessment on proposed plans and policies related to Comprehensive Plans, Transportation Plans, Parks and Recreation Plans for all 8 counties in the MountainWise area.<\/li>\n
- Developing Health & Wellness elements for Comprehensive Plan integration in all 8 counties.<\/li>\n
- Evaluating built environment planning and policy through the lens of seven dimensions of health \u2028and wellness \u2013\u00a0physical, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, intellectual <\/strong>and economic<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Community health improvement planning is strengthened when you use data to identify populations most at risk. The regional \u201cHot Spot\u201d maps were created to identify these pockets of poor health at the census track level. With this data, grant applications are enhanced through visual representation of health conditions in your area. These maps can identify priority populations for interventions to achieve greater health equity and better health outcomes for all.<\/p>\n
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Other Resources:<\/h4>\n\n- MountainElements Health Impact Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n
- Farmers Market Case Study<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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“Hot Spots”:<\/h4>\n\n- “Hot Spots” Map<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mapping Methodology <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Worksite Wellness Matters in Western North Carolina<\/strong><\/h3>Bottom line: Healthy employees are good for business.<\/strong><\/p>Your employees are your greatest asset. They know the ins and outs of your business and keep it running smoothly.<\/p>
That\u2019s why keeping your employees healthy is so important.<\/strong> Offering health insurance is a vital tool for the health of your employees, but health is about so much more than what happens at the doctor\u2019s office. Good eating and physical activity choices are critical to good health and wellbeing!<\/p>The fact is, your employees spend approximately 36% or 1\/3 of their waking hours at work.<\/strong> The worksite is a great place to reach employees about developing healthy habits. Worksites offering a supportive environment that facilitates good health and healthy choices are making a positive impact on their bottom line.<\/p>Let MountainWise Help You Develop a Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Worksite Wellness Program<\/strong><\/h3>MountainWise is inviting businesses and worksites all across Western North Carolina to WorkWise at no cost to them. <\/strong>As a sub-recipient of the Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Prevention (ODHDSP) funding from the State of North Carolina, MountainWise is taking its mission one step further: into the workplace.<\/p>If your business is located in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain or Transylvania county, MountainWise is here to help you WorkWise. Our WorkWise initiative can support you and your business in designing, implementing, and running a comprehensive, evidence-based worksite wellness program for your employees.<\/p>
Get the Facts about Worksite Wellness in Western North Carolina<\/strong><\/h3>We\u2019ve put together a few resources to help you make the case for worksite wellness at your business.<\/p>
Get fast worksite wellness facts at your fingertips with our one-pager. Click the thumbnail to download.<\/p>
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The regional \u201cHot Spot\u201d maps were created to identify these pockets of poor health at the census track level. With this data, grant applications are enhanced through visual representation of health conditions in your area. 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Good eating and physical activity choices are critical to good health and wellbeing!<\/p> The fact is, your employees spend approximately 36% or 1\/3 of their waking hours at work.<\/strong> The worksite is a great place to reach employees about developing healthy habits. Worksites offering a supportive environment that facilitates good health and healthy choices are making a positive impact on their bottom line.<\/p> MountainWise is inviting businesses and worksites all across Western North Carolina to WorkWise at no cost to them. <\/strong>As a sub-recipient of the Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Prevention (ODHDSP) funding from the State of North Carolina, MountainWise is taking its mission one step further: into the workplace.<\/p> If your business is located in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain or Transylvania county, MountainWise is here to help you WorkWise. Our WorkWise initiative can support you and your business in designing, implementing, and running a comprehensive, evidence-based worksite wellness program for your employees.<\/p> We\u2019ve put together a few resources to help you make the case for worksite wellness at your business.<\/p> Get fast worksite wellness facts at your fingertips with our one-pager. Click the thumbnail to download.<\/p>\u201cHot Spots\u201d<\/h1>\n
MountainElements Resources<\/span><\/h1>\n
Other Resources:<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>Worksite Wellness Matters in Western North Carolina<\/strong><\/h3>
Let MountainWise Help You Develop a Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Worksite Wellness Program<\/strong><\/h3>
Get the Facts about Worksite Wellness in Western North Carolina<\/strong><\/h3>