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Page 34 2017 Wellness Expo Lincoln Daily News Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Nearly 500 free health screenings were conducted
during the “Know Your Numbers” campaign
sponsored by the ALMH Auxiliary. Over 150
individuals participated in fitness classes that
included multiple formats such as yoga, Zumba,
kick boxing and PiYo. Over 150 children ages
5-12 took part in more than 800 activities as part
of the Power of Produce (POP) Club and as a
result they earned over $1,500 in market tokens to
be spent on produce.
In 2017, The ALMH Market will once again offer
a variety of items including fruits, vegetables,
eggs, poultry, baked goods, and more. In addition
to the produce, the POP Club will once again offer
activities for children and a rotating schedule
of cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, and
free health screenings will be part of the weekly
activities. There are also plans for more Rock the
Bike activities giving adults an opportunity to
blend a smoothie with their own pedal power.
New in 2017 will be a “Local Roots” booth
featuring local vendors. This booth will be an
opportunity for vendors who are not producer-
only but do have a local connection and a quality
product to share with market customers.
“We have a healthy mission at our core. In Logan
County, over 43 percent of adults are obese which
is causing several unhealthy outcomes for our
community. While we have several strategies to
address obesity underway, The ALMH Market
increases access to fresh produce, and we have
seen that thriving farmers markets have been
proven to improve the health of communities,”
said Stoltzenburg.
Potential vendors can now apply online at www.
. Any interested vendors
or volunteers are encouraged to contact the
market coordinator at 217-605-5701 for more
information.
For more information about The ALMH Market,
visit
[Angela Stoltzenburg, MBA
Marketing and Community Partnerships Manager
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Healthy Communities Partnership]