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HEAL Kitchen Classes Project

In the 2017 STATE WELL-BEING RANKINGS, created by Gallup Sharecare, Indiana In 2016, HEAL expanded its OHK grants program to local nonprofits, churches,
ranked 42nd out of 50 in wellness for the U.S. based on purpose, social, financial, and government agencies. Grantees receive money for program and supplies,
community and physical well-being. In 2016, Parkview Health identified “obesity” comprehensive guides to health and nutrition, and HEAL market coupons. The
as a key health issue to be addressed in our community in the 2016 Community program uses a train-the-trainer design, so that trusted individuals in the grantee
Health Needs Assessment. Per the report, in the Parkview region which includes organizations facilitate and manage the class for highest impact.
East Allen County, nearly a third of adults and more than one in ten low-income,
preschooled age children are obese. In Allen County, 30.1 % of the adult population As part of East Allen’s Rural Revival Regional Development Plan, the St. Joseph
is obese, with 13.6% of low-income preschoolers are obese. Based on the study Community Health Foundation and Parkview Health, through an expansion of the
results, Parkview ranked obesity as the top health concern for Allen County and Our HEALing Kitchen (OHK) Program, will provide sub-grants for kitchen classes at
states that obesity is a treatable and preventable health concern. 15 locations throughout the East Allen Region. The OHK curriculum consists of over
16 lessons that can be taught in 8 sessions. The curriculum covers preparing low
The HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) Program, launched in 2014 by the St. cost, healthy food, as well as planning, buying, storing, and preserving fresh foods
Joseph Community Health Foundation and Parkview Health is designed to decrease for a family.
“food insecurity” and the plight of “food desert” neighborhoods in Allen County by
addressing access barriers to fresh, local produce.

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