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Our Schools on the Move, Seniors on the Move, and Southern WV on the Move programs each focus on a different piece of the puzzle. We recognize that the sedentary problems facing our state must be addressed at every level of the community. We continually assess results and expand our programs to ensure that we are strategically making the greatest impact.
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Since 2005, we have awarded 58 grants to schools in 30 West Virginia counties to increase physical activity opportunities and environments for students, staff and families. The program is currently supported through funding from WVU Children's Hospital Foundation. Additional support from End Childhood Obesity Race (ECHO) and The CARDIAC Project. |
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Coming Soon! Grants up to $5,000 for communities to promote social support based physical activity opportunities in WV. |
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The mobility and isolation issues senior citizens face are even more challenging in WV, because of our mountains and transportation systems. Through our relationship with the WV Bureau of Senior Services, and funding from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Inc., we have partnered with senior centers to open up a whole new world of physical activity - the virtual world, that is. Seven senior centers in different counties have been awarded mini-grants for purchasing Nintendo Wii Game Systems. Now, seniors at these centers can bowl, or play tennis-without leaving the building. In order to assess the effectiveness of this program, WVOM has partnered with Dr. Dina L. Jones, PT, PhD, of WVU.
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Through grant funding from The Logan Healthcare Foundation, Inc., we have targeted five counties in Southern WV for increasing physical activity. Partnering with community groups such as, Family Resource Network - Logan, has helped ensure the success of each event, such as starting annual community walks or health fairs. As the results are coming in and the momentum grows, we are building best practices so that other communities in WV can follow the lead of Southern West Virginia and Get on the Move! Where can I be physically active in... Boone County Other Resources for Southern WV on the Move: Logan County High Schools on the Move How Walkable is your community? Future Partners... |
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