48 November 26, 2014 2014 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com
We also want to promote healthy
minds, not just healthy bodies with
the educational classes we offer at
the Oasis. Gardening classes are
being planned, which will be used
hand-in-hand to landscape the Oasis’
new outdoor property. We will offer
computer classes again for those who
want to learn about the Internet, Word
documents and other social media.
Fun and crafty classes such as cake
decorating, and intellectual groups such
as the newly formed Oasis Book Club
should help round out our members’
wellbeing.
- Oasis director, Dom Dalpoa
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For the health of all
our citizens
Healthy Communities Partnerships
is a community coalition in Logan
County. Funded by the Abraham Lincoln
Healthcare Foundation and powered
by its members, we look forward to a
healthier Logan County in 2015.
The 5-2-1-0 campaign promotes 5 fruits
and vegetables, no more than 2 hours of
screen time, at least 1 hour of activity,
and 0 sugar-sweetened beverages to
address the county’s high obesity rate.
We provide educational events about
illegal drugs, the dangers of driving
under the influence, and provide
free rides home during holidays to
discourage drunk driving.
And HCP will continue to partner with
the Logan County Regional Planning
Commission to bring outdoor trails to
our community.
Overall, we look forward to creating a
Logan County that celebrates healthy
choices and values opportunities for
movement.
A collaborative assessment with the
Logan County Department of Public
Health is underway and expected to be
completed by summer 2015. The result
will be identified health needs that we
will address over the next 3-5 years.
To learn more about our efforts,
“like” HCP on Facebook or visit www.
healthycommuntiespartnership.com.
- Angie Stoltzenburg
