Grant Awards & Project Summaries
2nd Quarter
Indiana Health Centers, Inc.
$6,350.00
Core Public Health Service Area:
Chronic Disease Prevention & Reduction
Project Summary:
In partnership with Purdue Extension, a program will take place, which aims to support healthy behavior change among patients with lower incomes and a chronic disease risk, such as diabetic or prediabetic.
Miami County 4-H Youth Council
$3,530.00
Core Public Health Service Area:
Chronic Disease Prevention & Reduction
Project Summary:
Blender Bike will be used by Purdue Extension staff for nutrition education at schools, famers markets and county fair.
Dukes Memorial Hospital
$11,000.00
Core Public Health Service Area:
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Cessation
Project Summary:
In-person smoking cessation classes for Miami County residents whereas methods and techniques through a comprehensive, cognitive, and behavior-oriented program are provided to support individuals.
Miami County YMCA
$2,330.00
Core Public Health Service Area:
Chronic Disease Prevention & Reduction
Project Summary:
In partnership with the Purdue Extension Master Gardeners, raised garden beds will be installed at the YMCA, where students will harvest produce from the garden. Produce will be used during Cooking Club lessons, to introduce students to new recipes and cooking skills. Nutritional education will be provided to participants.
Miami County Chamber of Commerce
$5,900.00
Core Public Health Service Area:
Chronic Disease Prevention & Reduction
Project Summary:
Children will participate in a health activity each week at the Farmers Market to obtain Sprout Bucks to spend at any vendor to purchase fruit, vegetables or an edible plant.