Community Engagement at Goshen Health
Using data-driven, evidence-based practices, Community Engagement works collaboratively with community partners to lead the creation and implementation of innovative programs that impact the identified health needs of the community.
A healthy community is a vibrant community. That's why our Community Engagement team is committed to helping people get healthy and stay healthy through:
- Awareness and education
- Early detection and prevention
- Increasing access to care
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We can work with your organization to develop a custom program, event or connect you with the appropriate resource.
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News Articles
Don’t just sit. GET FIT! New Park Bench Fitness program launched
Goshen Health has launched a collaborative project with grant funding from the Indiana Department of Health to increase physical activity in local parks. By scanning a QR code located on signs near benches, the Park Bench Fitness program gives community members access to free exercise videos led by a Goshen Health exercise physiologist. The videos are available in English and Spanish and give participants an opportunity to get a full body workout using nothing more than a simple park bench.
Growing healthier communities through mobile gardens
Goshen Health recently launched a mobile garden project with grant funding from the Indiana Department of Health to increase access to healthy foods in vulnerable areas. The seven garden units are equipped with basic materials and tools needed to successfully start container gardening & pots, soil, seeds, plants, hand tools and more.
Summer Health Lunch Bunch and free backpack meal program to start
The Summer Health Lunch Bunch program aims to improve the health of the community by providing interactive health education to students and families at targeted summer feeding sites. More than 6,500 students have participated in the program since it began.