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Points of emphasis to improve the health and safety of all Crawford County communities
Pednet Consulting, February 7, 2018
- Invest in your community with complete streets
- Bicycle and pedestrian work in Kansas
- America Walks accepting applications for Walking College
- Walking School Bus survey
Pednet Consulting, February 7, 2018
- Invest in your community with complete streets
- Bicycle and pedestrian work in Kansas
- America Walks accepting applications for Walking College
- Walking School Bus survey
Organizations come together to launch high tunnel
The Morning Sun, May 22, 2017
Members from Live Well Crawford County, Kansas State University Research and Extension, the Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County and the Crawford County Commission officially cut the ribbon on the high tunnel on the CTEC property Monday.
The Morning Sun, May 22, 2017
Members from Live Well Crawford County, Kansas State University Research and Extension, the Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County and the Crawford County Commission officially cut the ribbon on the high tunnel on the CTEC property Monday.
Groups come together to launch high tunnel
The Washington Times, May 23, 2017
Members from Live Well Crawford County, Kansas State University Research and Extension, the Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County and the Crawford County Commission officially cut the ribbon on the high tunnel on the CTEC property Monday.
The Washington Times, May 23, 2017
Members from Live Well Crawford County, Kansas State University Research and Extension, the Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County and the Crawford County Commission officially cut the ribbon on the high tunnel on the CTEC property Monday.
Groups come together to launch high tunnel
The Lawrence Journal-World, May 27, 2017
Members from Live Well Crawford County, Kansas State University Research and Extension, the Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County and the Crawford County Commission officially cut the ribbon on the high tunnel on the CTEC property Monday.
The Lawrence Journal-World, May 27, 2017
Members from Live Well Crawford County, Kansas State University Research and Extension, the Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County and the Crawford County Commission officially cut the ribbon on the high tunnel on the CTEC property Monday.
Walking, cycling trails advocated for Crawford County
The Joplin Globe, April 2017
Cycling advocates were joined by public officials from Pittsburg and Crawford County for a ride around Pittsburg on Tuesday in an effort to understand some of the challenges faced by people who use or need alternative transportation.
The Joplin Globe, April 2017
Cycling advocates were joined by public officials from Pittsburg and Crawford County for a ride around Pittsburg on Tuesday in an effort to understand some of the challenges faced by people who use or need alternative transportation.
Live Well Crawford County looks to improve public health
KSN News, Nov. 21, 2016
When you're on a budget and your stomach is growling, do you go for the $1 tasty and filling cheeseburger or do you reach for a $5 salad? Now, Live Well Crawford County wants to change that.
KSN News, Nov. 21, 2016
When you're on a budget and your stomach is growling, do you go for the $1 tasty and filling cheeseburger or do you reach for a $5 salad? Now, Live Well Crawford County wants to change that.
Live Well launches new program
The Morning Sun, Nov. 21, 2016
Live Well Crawford County met with community members in Pittsburg and Girard to discuss sharing $215,000 in grant funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
The Morning Sun, Nov. 21, 2016
Live Well Crawford County met with community members in Pittsburg and Girard to discuss sharing $215,000 in grant funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Live Well group to share $215,000 grant
The Joplin Globe, Nov. 19, 2016
Live Well Crawford County will hold meetings Monday in Pittsburg and Girard to discuss a $215,000 grant awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
The Joplin Globe, Nov. 19, 2016
Live Well Crawford County will hold meetings Monday in Pittsburg and Girard to discuss a $215,000 grant awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Live Well hires first director
The Morning Sun, Oct. 31, 2016
The organization announced Brad Stroud will take over duties including overseeing the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Grant through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.
The Morning Sun, Oct. 31, 2016
The organization announced Brad Stroud will take over duties including overseeing the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Grant through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.
Workshops promote wellness
The Morning Sun, Aug. 31, 2016
Representatives from local businesses gathered Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss health in the workplace.
The Morning Sun, Aug. 31, 2016
Representatives from local businesses gathered Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss health in the workplace.
Trail to knowledge
The Morning Sun, June 2, 2016
Families can now enjoy the outdoors while building educational skills together. The Born Learning Trail officially opened today at Winston Park in Girard.
The Morning Sun, June 2, 2016
Families can now enjoy the outdoors while building educational skills together. The Born Learning Trail officially opened today at Winston Park in Girard.
Winston Park Interactive Learning Trail
KSN TV News, May 10, 2016
Families in Girard can now look forward to an interactive Born Learning Trail in Winston Park.
KSN TV News, May 10, 2016
Families in Girard can now look forward to an interactive Born Learning Trail in Winston Park.
Live Well named Kansas Health Champion
The Morning Sun, Nov. 27, 2015
Efforts to improve health in Crawford County are receiving attention — and awards — at the state level.
The Morning Sun, Nov. 27, 2015
Efforts to improve health in Crawford County are receiving attention — and awards — at the state level.
Murphy uses work, passion for community betterment
The Morning Sun, Dec. 22, 2015
Martha Murphy envisions a Crawford County in which her grandchildren can live healthy lives.
The Morning Sun, Dec. 22, 2015
Martha Murphy envisions a Crawford County in which her grandchildren can live healthy lives.
Master Transportation Plan unveiled in Pittsburg
The Joplin Globe, Sept. 27, 2015
Several community members involved in creating the plan noted that active transportation projects would address tourism, health and traffic at one time.
The Joplin Globe, Sept. 27, 2015
Several community members involved in creating the plan noted that active transportation projects would address tourism, health and traffic at one time.
Crawford County Health Department aims to make county more walking-friendly with federal funds
KOAM TV, July 6, 2015
More walking, more biking, more outdoor activity: This is a goal of the Crawford County Health Department and its community partner, Live Well Crawford County.
KOAM TV, July 6, 2015
More walking, more biking, more outdoor activity: This is a goal of the Crawford County Health Department and its community partner, Live Well Crawford County.
Learning trails to guide children
The Joplin Globe, July 12, 2016
After a week of gray skies and rain, Schlanger Park in Pittsburg, Kansas, was awash with color Friday morning as the sun came out long enough for a group of volunteers in bright blue shirts to begin using bold, bright paints.
The Joplin Globe, July 12, 2016
After a week of gray skies and rain, Schlanger Park in Pittsburg, Kansas, was awash with color Friday morning as the sun came out long enough for a group of volunteers in bright blue shirts to begin using bold, bright paints.
Live Well Crawford County Public Meeting Tomorrow
KSN TV, Sept. 14, 2014
Live Well Crawford County is hosting a public meeting tomorrow to discuss the Active Transportation Plan.
KSN TV, Sept. 14, 2014
Live Well Crawford County is hosting a public meeting tomorrow to discuss the Active Transportation Plan.
Live Well Crawford County gets grants
KSN TV, April 11, 2013
A local nonprofit is giving a financial boost to Pittsburg organizations.
KSN TV, April 11, 2013
A local nonprofit is giving a financial boost to Pittsburg organizations.
Crawford County Live Well awards $5,000 in grants
The Joplin Globe, April 8, 2013
Bike racks, healthier vending machine options and gardens will be funded by a grassroots group in Crawford County that is working to improve the health of area residents.
The Joplin Globe, April 8, 2013
Bike racks, healthier vending machine options and gardens will be funded by a grassroots group in Crawford County that is working to improve the health of area residents.
Expert to help Crawford County with health
The Joplin Globe, March 2, 2013
Mark Fenton, one of the nation’s foremost experts on walking, is coming to Crawford County for three days in March to spur a dialogue among residents, elected officials, school administrators and business executives.
The Joplin Globe, March 2, 2013
Mark Fenton, one of the nation’s foremost experts on walking, is coming to Crawford County for three days in March to spur a dialogue among residents, elected officials, school administrators and business executives.