Goshen Health offers free backpack meals and summer health education programs for local families
This summer, Goshen Health will continue to offer free weekend backpack meals in conjunction with their Summer Health Lunch Bunch education program to support families and improve community health.
Healthy Futures in Bloom: Goshen Health expands garden program to reach thousands more students
Goshen Health’s Tower Garden Program has expanded to reach more students across the region. Originally launched in Goshen Community Schools in 2023, the initiative has grown to include five local school districts including Concord, Elkhart, Fairfield, Goshen and Middlebury. A total of 29 gardens are currently supported by Goshen Health through the program.
Goshen Health launches free summer programs to fight weekend hunger and educate families
This summer, hundreds of local children won’t have to worry about their next meal. Goshen Health is once again offering free frozen backpack meals along with their Summer Health Lunch Bunch education program to support families and improve community health.
Families Get Moving with Free Outdoor Workouts in Local Parks
Goshen Health is making it easier for local families to get active together this summer—no gym required. Through its Park Bench Fitness program, developed in partnership with area parks departments, residents can access free guided workouts in the very spaces they already enjoy.
Healthy futures bloom as Sprouts Kids Club partners with Goshen Health
Sprouts Kids Club, a free program offered by the Goshen Farmers Market, encourages healthy food choices by providing kids with tokens to spend on produce from local farmers. Starting in May, kids can participate in the program every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. The program runs through October.
Goshen Health Expands Indoor Garden Program
Goshen Health has expanded its popular indoor tower garden program, now reaching more local schools. These garden units enable students to easily grow fresh, nutrient-rich food year-round in their classrooms. More than 4,000 students have participated in the program to date.
Goshen Health Hosting Educational Program on Healthy Living for Senior Adults
Goshen Health is partnering with the Council on Aging of Elkhart County in an upcoming educational event. Dr. Rebecca Johnson from Goshen Physicians Family Medicine will lead a presentation on healthy eating and preparing meals for one. This free informative session aims to provide practical tips and strategies for individuals looking to improve their dietary habits.
Goshen Health to present Mental Health Matters series
To spark conversation and awareness surrounding mental health, Goshen Health is partnering with the Noble County Public Library to provide free, family-friendly programming on healthy coping strategies.
Goshen Health Completes 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment
Goshen Health has completed its 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The health system collected primary and secondary data to obtain an accurate account of the health concerns in the Goshen Health service area. These efforts included engaging in conversations with the community through surveys, focus groups and key informant interviews. A Community Advisory Council, consisting of community leaders and Goshen Health Colleagues, utilized the data sources to identify and prioritize the community’s current health needs.
Solve, scan and score in Goshen Health’s Emoji Puzzle Challenge
On Friday, September 6, Goshen Health is partnering with local businesses and organizations in downtown Goshen to offer a free, family-friendly outdoor activity during the First Friday event.
Goshen Health expands mobile garden program
Several new organizations and residential complexes in Elkhart and Kosciusko County now have access to fresh produce this summer thanks to the expansion of Goshen Health’s mobile garden project.
Summer Health Lunch Bunch and free backpack meal programs 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 9,500 students have participated in the program since it began.