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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Survey throughout Wood County

The coming week will see people on the streets, and they are trying to learn more about how Wood County lives. The Survey Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) is designed to measure the health of our communities. It was highlighted in an article Tuesday by Deb Cleworth posted in the Marshfield News Herald. http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011106070592


The people you may find knocking on your door will be asking questions about you and your area. Questions will be about both lifestyle and environmental factors that influence our health. Those who participate will receive a check within a month of participating, that’s just how important we think this is! Previous health surveys have told us about struggles with childhood obesity and the lack of fruits and vegetables in our diets.

We here at the Wood County Health Department are excited about the opportunity to gain more insight to our community and discover what ways we can become healthier and happier. Although our health often is up to the individual and their choices, we believe that our cities and towns can make it easier. It is time for our communities to focus on where our health begins in our schools, businesses, community events and food supplies. This survey will help us see what is needed and what resources in our communities could be better used. We believe that with the help of many, our communities CAN be healthy!


So please, if you hear a knock, answer the door and speak up!

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