Healthy Community Alliance

The Healthy Community Alliance was formed by a cross section of community organizations and individuals who are concerned about the rising rates of chronic disease in Delaware and Blackford Counties. The Alliance consists of a steering committee, partner organizations, and workgroups focused on three priority areas- physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco use. For more information about the Healthy Community Alliance, visit http://www.healthycommunityalliance.org/ or contact John Disher, jdisher1@iuhealth.org.

Move More

• Increase the percentage of adults who meet the recommended amounts of physical activity per day.
• Increase the percentage of youth who meet the recommended amounts of physical activity per day.
• Increase the percent of individuals who maintain a healthy body weight.
• Increase the proportion of trips made by walking.
• Increase the proportion of trips made by bicycling.
• Increase legislative, administrative and institutional policies for the built environment that enhance access to and availability of physical activity opportunities.

Healthy Eating

• Increase the percentage of adults who eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables per day.
• Or Increase daily consumption of fruits and vegetables.
• Increase the percentage of youth who eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables per day.
• Increase the percentage of individuals who are at a healthy body weight.
• Decrease the amount of fast food consumption by adults and children.

Quit Tobacco

• Reduce tobacco use by adults.
• Reduce tobacco use by youth.
• Increase the state tax on tobacco products.
• Reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.
• Law enforcement of age requirements.