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WHO WE ARE...
The Athens Community Wellness Council is a non-profit
coalition of concerned industries, health care providers, volunteer agencies and
individuals. The Wellness
Council promotes health and behavior change through resource and information
sharing. There is no membership fee and any group or individual may join.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE...
The primary purposes of the Community Wellness Council are to inform
our community about behaviors and environmental factors that affect health and
to connect individuals and groups to resources and services.
WHAT WE DO...
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The
Wellness Council meets once a month. At the May meeting,
officers are elected and goals/objectives for the upcoming year are set. |
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Our
objectives include, but are not limited to, the following:
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To
host at least three luncheons during the upcoming year. Topics for these
"speech/discussion" luncheons relate to our statement of
purpose. |
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To
conduct a Health Fair for Clarke County third grade children. The Health
Fair is held during the school day and is a structured event allowing all
children to visit each health-related booth. |
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To
take part in the annual Athens Area Maternity and Baby Fair held in
August. |
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To
assist other organizations/groups with health fairs and healthy
activities as requested and time and resources allow. |
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