| About Healthy Community...
Healthy Community is a growing team of businesses,
organizations, healthcare professionals and
individuals who have united to improve the community’s
health, focusing on four nationally recognized
health concerns. These health issues affect
the community’s quality of life with significant
personal, physical and financial consequences
for everyone. Read on to learn what you can
do to help make it your Healthy Community.
For more information
email us or call (405) 307-6602. |
Healthy Employees = Healthier Bottom Lines for Businesses
In time when every penny counts more than ever what your employees do at lunch, during breaks, and after work can negatively impact your organization more than you might expect.
The Healthy Business Academy will give you the tools and resources to create, or enhance an existing, comprehensive employee wellness program. You will learn tips to engage employees, ideas for low-cost and free activities, receive personalized wellness policy guidance and much more!
For more information and Academy application click here. Space is limited so submit your application today! |
Quit Smart
Norman Regional Health System offers a new program for people who want to quit using tobacco - QuitSmart. For more information click here.
To Register, call 405-440-8802
Classes are offered to Healthy Community members at a discounted rate of $25 per person. |
Join Healthy Community for a Walk ‘N Talk with Mayor Rosenthal
These monthly walks, sponsored by Norman Regional Health System, are a great opportunity to: talk with the Mayor; learn more about Norman; meet other community members; and take a scenic walk! The Walk ‘N Talks are free and open to the public. All pets must be on a leash. Join Mayor Cindy Rosenthal for these monthly walks and help create a healthier Norman!
Upcoming Walks
Saturday November 7th at the HealthPlex Walking Trail. Meet at the HealthPlex Hospital's Main Entrace.
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The Healthy Community Roadshow dates and
times are subject to change due to weather or
scheduling conflicts. Please continue to check
the website for the most up to date information. |
A Healthy Tip
Click here for some Healthy Recipes! |
BMI Calculator
Calculate your Body Mass Now! |
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Little Sprouts Presents: Healthy Snacks for Winter Weather
Dates: Sat. January 23rd
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ages: Children ages 2-7. Parents of all ages welcome!
Cost: FREE
Registration: 440-8802 (Registration is REQUIRED. Space is limited so register today.)
The weather outside is frightful, so bring your little sprout out to the Norman Regional Education Center for a fun-filled morning for the entire family!
You and your children will learn tips to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diet, receive healthy winter recipes, make a healthy snack, and much more!!
Little Sprouts Winter Snacks flier (PDF) |
Healthy Community Leadership Awards Nominations
The goal of the Healthy Community Coalition is to improve the community’s health, focusing on four nationally recognized health concerns: Hypertension, Obesity/Overweight; Smoking and Lack of Physical Exercise. The purpose of the Healthy Community Leadership Awards is to honor those individuals and organizations that have supported this effort by demonstrating exemplary leadership in community and employee health. Please fill out the nomination form and return the completed form to Lindy Beswick via email, lbeswick@nrh-ok.com, or fax, 405-307-3179, by November 18th, 2009. Awards recipients will be announced in December |
Ruby's Ride has found a home.
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| The final destination on Ruby’s Ride was the Bike to Work Day Celebration where she has found a new home with bicycle drawing winner Michelle Sheboster. Congratulations to Michelle, we are sure she and Ruby will have a lot of fun adventures together. Thank you to First American Bank for their generous donation of the bike. |
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