The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County and the “Get Healthy Pasco!” coalition, are encouraging residents to “Move More!” at Pasco County parks through April 30.
A Community Needs Assessment was completed by Pasco’s health department in 2017, determining four areas of priority in the county, one of which was overall health and well-being. This prompted the launch of the coalition, “Get Healthy Pasco!”
Many organizations that got involved focused on the health and well-being of Pasco County residents through physical activity and healthy nutrition choices, as well as systems and environmental changes.
Health experts say that being active can assist with reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. It also can strengthen bones, muscles and joints, and improve mental health, relieve stress and improve sleep, over time.
An initiative was rolled out this month called “Move More!”
Pasco County has more than 50 outdoor parks available to the public, and the program aims to increase awareness of these resources, so residents can take advantage of them and become more active.
Residents can join “Move More!” online. The goal is to visit at least five parks in the county before April 30, and become eligible for a prize.
To register and print out a list of park locations, visit tinyurl.com/y94gzz7f.
For additional information on healthy events in Pasco County, contact Amina Ahmed at (727) 619-0143 or .
Residents also can complete a DOH-Pasco satisfaction survey at SurveyMonkey.com/r/FMXPW3M.
Published February 21, 2018
