What Is It?
Tuesdays to Thrive was identified by the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Action Team as a program that, when combined with other actions in our community, has a reasonable chance of making a difference in physical activity levels as well as weight status in our community. Tuesdays to Thrive is a monthly health and wellness series that features timely health topics through a whole-body approach. This strategy, though not evidence-based, has been implemented in Jackson County since 2014 with great success and participation.
The audience for this strategy is the community at large. This strategy aims to make a difference at the individual level-- increasing knowledge and influence on individual attitudes and beliefs towards health. Implementation will take place community-wide in Jackson County.
A panel of experts on diabetes shares knowledge and experiences during November 2015's Tuesdays to Thrive
Partners
The partners for this strategy include:
- Jackson County Public Schools
- Role: Assist in program implementation, program promotion
- Jackson County Department of Public Health
- Role: Assist in program implementation, program promotion
- Harris Regional Hospital
- Role: Plan, organize, and implement events
- Western Carolina University
- Role: Assist in program implementation, program promotion
Updates
2017 Updates
Tuesdays to Thrive: This program was taught monthly at various locations throughout the community-- Western Carolina University and Harris Regional Hospital, etc. Topics for 2017 included Substance Abuse & Mental Health, Healthy Heart, Physical Activity, Living Well Dying Well, Savory Swaps, and Diabetes Awareness. On average, 20 participants attended each event.