the Growing in Health & Wellness Coalition (GIHWC) of Juneau County includes a diverse group of individuals with the shared goal of influencing the improvement of Juneau County's public health and the increased wellness of it's residents.
The GIHWC committee meets quarterly to determine action plans and execute strategies. We always welcome new committee members and guests, so please reach out if you are interested in learning more about GIHWC!
The GIHWC committee meets quarterly to determine action plans and execute strategies. We always welcome new committee members and guests, so please reach out if you are interested in learning more about GIHWC!
introduction
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that Juneau County Growing in Health and Wellness releases its Strategic Plan to improve health in Juneau County. Historically, Juneau County has been ranked as one of the unhealthiest counties in Wisconsin’s Health Rankings, in part, because of poor health choices. We hope to improve that trend!
To help citizens begin to make better personal health choices, collaboration and support is the key. A common mission, vision and goals will support partners and communities in their actions to create a healthier Juneau County.
This plan acts as a map by outlining Juneau County Growing in Health and Wellness’s direction for the future and paves the way for a healthier Juneau County.
To help citizens begin to make better personal health choices, collaboration and support is the key. A common mission, vision and goals will support partners and communities in their actions to create a healthier Juneau County.
This plan acts as a map by outlining Juneau County Growing in Health and Wellness’s direction for the future and paves the way for a healthier Juneau County.
our mission
Our mission is to engage communities by educating, planning, and providing resources to improve and promote the wellness of our residents.
OUR VISION
Juneau County Growing in Health and Wellness will be a clearinghouse for the coordination and promotion of impactfull wellness options for Juneau County residents and visitors. We will accomplish this by:
- Operating a website that will be a county-wide source for information and resource sharing
- Recruiting representatives from all county school districts and additional partner agencies
- Hosting and leveraging wellness events, activities and programs
- Collecting data and evaluating our efforts
- Engaging the media in wellness promotion
- Advocating for wellness incentives, including insurance benefits and employee wellness programs
OUR VALUES
- Community & Family
- Wellness*
- Education
*We define wellness as: An active process of becoming aware of and making positive choices to balance physical, emotional and social health to achieve a fulfilling life