Monroe
County Health Department
118 Home Avenue
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793
740-472-1677
Fax 740-472-2508
e-mail : monrcohd@odh.ohio.gov
Open Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm
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Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk on May 19, 2010
Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk
The Healthy Ohio
Fitness Walk was held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Dr. Jackson,
Ohio Department of Health Director, challenged all Ohioans to
collectively walk one hundred thousand miles on this day. Eighteen
employees from the Monroe County Health Department and Job and Family
Services participated in the one mile walk. The ultimate goal is
to promote physical activity and educate all Ohioans about the
importance of regular physical activity in improving overall health and
wellness. There are alarming statistics concerning sedentary
lifestyles and obesity, not only in Ohio, but nationwide. Walking
is the one exercise that is completely aerobic. It helps condition
the heart, large muscle groups and relieves stress. Each
individual walked one mile to help achieve this goal.