Wellness in the City - A health and wellness program from Texas Cooperative Extension

wellness in the city - a health and wellness program from Texas Cooperative Extension

Worksite Wellness

Quarterly Healthy Cooking Schools

Walk Across Texas

Do Well, Be Well With Diabetes

Wellness in the City Master Volunteers

The Dallas and Tarrant County Extension Offices have coordinated nutrition and health programming in the metroplex, and the result is the Wellness in the City program. The goal of the Wellness in the City campaign is to encourage metroplex residents to make healthy lifestyle choices that will improve their quality of life. Be sure to check this website for updates in your area.	Walk Across Texas Walk Across Texas is a free program from Texas Cooperative Extension. It is an eight week walking program for teams of eight people, and the goal is to motivate people to increase their levels of physical activity. The program is conducted in Dallas and Tarrant Counties during September and October. more>> Quarterly Healthy Cooking Schools These classes focus on quick and easy recipes that will fit into a healthy eating plan. 2005 cooking schedules have been set. more> Worksite Wellness The Wellness in the City program offers a menu of activities for worksites and community groups to choose from. 2005 Programs (click here)		Do Well, Be Well With Diabetes Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes is an educational program for people with Type 2 diabetes. The Primary goal is to help participants learn how to manage their meal plan and self-care to maintain their blood glucose in the ranges recommended by the American Diabetes Association. more>> Wellness In The City Master Volunteers A special Wellness in the City volunteer program was implemented in Dallas County in March. Twelve volunteers received 30 hours of research-based education in nutrition and health. In return, these volunteers are currently giving back 30 hours of volunteer service to the Wellness in the City program. They assist in planning and implementing educational programs and services that teach Dallas County residents about healthy lifestyle choices. more>>
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Susan Richey Dallas County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences Phone: 214-904-3050 Fax: 214-904-3080 e-mail: sg-richey@tamu.edu 10056 Marsh Lane, Suite B-101 Dallas, Texas 75229-6071		Dana Tarter Tarrant County Extension Agent Nutrition & Health Phone: 817-884-1294 Fax: 817-884-1941 E-mail: d-tarter@tamu.edu 401 East Eighth Street Ft. Worth, Texas 76102
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