Live Healthy FRCOKS

All are welcome to get moving on New Year's Day with this hike! #BCBSKSPathways goals

Every 3 years this important survey is conducted so that community programs can be adapted to better address needs and enhance overall health. Spread the word and give your input now at bit.ly/3r2eJyC (Survey closes Dec. 31) #BCBSKSPathways goals

Here's a nice summary of what we've been up to, thanks to the #BCBSKSPathways grant! What are you interested in hearing more about?

Great free program Thursday morning in Ottawa! Thanks to Leadership Franklin County and @OttawaKSChamber for bringing this to our community! Exercising leadership plays a key role in improving community health. #BCBSKSPathways goals

Are you interested in learning how your workplace can improve employee well-being? WorkWell KS offers free surveys, program ideas, policy templates, benefit design strategies, and more at workwellks.com/WorkWellKS-202… #BCBSKSPathways goals

"Leadership is an activity, not a position." "Anyone can lead, anytime, anywhere." The #BCBSKSPathways grant is sending 20 community members to @TheKLC to learn about these and other principles to help create long-lasting community wide well-being.

We are grateful for the #BCBSKSPathways grant, which strives to improve conditions that are the drivers of health in a community. Learn about what grantees across the state are doing at public.tableau.com/app/profile/wy…

Bicycling has many benefits! If you don't have a bike, check out Ottawa Bike and Trail, @OttawaKsLibrary or Pomona Community Library bike shares, or contact this Adopt-A-Bike program: lakeregionsolidwaste.org/.../2021-Adopt…... #BCBSKSPathways goals!

2020 is right around the corner!! Makes plans to join in the First Day Hike starting at the Old Depot Museum at 2 pm!! @kansastrails @FranklinCoKS @KanzaTrails

A Japan based company is giving non-smokers 6 extra days off to compensate for the time smokers take for smoke breaks! Check out the article. cnbc.com/2017/11/02/thi…

In late 2018, the Live Healthy Franklin County coalition conducted a survey to examine the perceptions of Franklin County community members about the issues of healthy eating, active living, and tobacco-free living. The survey was part of the @BCBSKS Pathways grant!

Do you know what organizations make up the Franklin County Food Policy Council? Current areas represented: Franklin County Health Department, Wellsville, , Ottawa , ECKAN, USD 290, Richmond, Farm Bureau Association, Lake Region RC&D, KSU Frontier Extension District, United Way.

Did you know that Franklin County has a Food Policy Council? This group began from the county commissioners in 2013. It provides ideas, advice, and support to adoption of food policies that positively impact the health of community members.

Additionally, over the past several days, numerous wastewater systems have experienced bypasses of sewage that enter local streams. Individuals are advised to avoid contact with waterways & restrict pets and livestock from entering streams and allow flood waters time to recede.

In addition to the physical dangers associated with entering swift moving flood waters, the potential for high levels of pathogens in those waters exist. KDHE anticipates elevated levels of pathogens in rivers and streams across the state because of runoff.

Stay out of flood waters. They often contain harmful chemicals, disease causing organisms and other pollutants. Is your tetanus shot up to date? Call the health department for information 785-229-3530

May is National Bike Month. Have you been on the trails?

May is Bike National Bike Month!

Watch “Share the Road” on #Vimeo vimeo.com/60585187