TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) — Native leaders are working arduous to enhance the well being of people that dwell within the space.
Throughout a press convention Wednesday, Terre Haute and Vigo County obtained the “Indiana Wholesome Communities Designation” from the Indiana Wellness Council. The designation was made doable via the efforts of varied native representatives from enterprise, well being, authorities, and non-profit organizations.
The group established 4 focus areas. These embody: bodily exercise, vitamin, wholesome habits and employer involvement. It is a main endeavor, however the officers are decided to enhance the standard of life within the space, and that begins with group.
“As soon as these subcommittees are shaped, we’ll take a look at the particular metrics we need to measure over time and throughout all of them, and since we have now a neighborhood dashboard, they will be listed on them for everybody to see,” stated Josh Alsip, director of neighborhood engagement for the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce.
Alsip says they actually need to transfer the needle and have an effect. Within the coming weeks, officers plan to start work in all 4 well being areas.