Improving health in Sullivan County

Posted 9/18/19

FERNDALE, NY — Sullivan 180, a non-profit organization born out of a grassroots effort to build a healthier Sullivan County, announces that seven new volunteers from different locations in …

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Improving health in Sullivan County

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FERNDALE, NY — Sullivan 180, a non-profit organization born out of a grassroots effort to build a healthier Sullivan County, announces that seven new volunteers from different locations in Sullivan County have committed themselves to become certified “Community Health Champions” with the support of Sullivan 180. These health champions, after having completed an online and in-person training program, will start “Wellness Circles” that meet regularly with their friends, peers, or coworkers.

Each circle participant chooses an area of focus for improving their health. These health champions, applying the skills they learn on motivational interviewing and promoting healthy lifestyles, will support and guide wellness-circle participants to reach their personal health goals. These circles provide peer mentorship and social connection, which has been proven to improve quality of life. Sullivan 180 provides the Community Health Champions with continuing support and with the opportunity to meet regularly for training and social activities.

Health champions who have completed their training and received certificates are Aviell Castro, Kristin Fowler, Margaret Helthaler, Pamela Jones, Sam Kovalyov, Carol Park and Tialisa Whipple.

For more information or if you are interested in becoming a Community Health Champion or volunteering, visit www.sullivan180.org or call 845/295-2680 or via email to info@sullivan180.org.

Sullivan 180’s mission is to build a healthy, vibrant Sullivan County where everyone has a sense of purpose, connection to family and community, and access to fresh foods and an active lifestyle.

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