May+31+-+Group+Meeting

Watauga Team Meeting May 31, 2011 5:30 pm ETSU Members: Wanda, Ellen, Wendi, Jessica, Jamie, Randall, Ruth Special Guest: Dr. McCook NRSE – 4120 Group Project __What__? Health Fair __Where__? Elizabethton, TN. __When__? Saturday evening, July 16th or 23rd __Goal or Purpose of project__: To educate and provide information to the community members of Carter and surrounding counties. The goal is to foster curiosity for healthy living and encourage wise choices for optimal health. __Specific Aim__: Provide information targeted to all age levels with concerns within the three areas: hypertension, diabetes and obesity, offering positive reinforcement through resources both verbally and with written documents.

Meet with stakeholders at City meeting June 16th, Identify 3 areas of need, top priority. Circulate Health Fair information among the target community. Gather information re: Carter County Car Club Weekly Cruise In Educational pamphlets: AHA, ADA, Emergency preparedness, Medication wallet cards Childhood Obesity Grant: $500,000 = $71,428.57 each ;-))

Next meeting: June 27th @ 5:30pm ETSU Culp Center.