Mission Statement: Healthy Yancey is a partnership of concerned citizens working together to improve the quality of health for all people in Yancey County.

Healthy Yancey is a partnership of concerned citizens working together to improve the quality of health for all people in Yancey County. The Healthy Yancey partnership is certified by the Governor's Task Force for Healthy Carolinians.

Healthy Yancey has two major areas focus:
1) Reducing obesity by increasing awareness in nutrition
and physical activity
2) Access to quality health care

Many health-related programs and promotions are spear-headed by Healthy Yancey. The partnership holds monthly steering committee meetings and maintains two work groups:
1) Lifestyle Improvement Team
2) Health Education Action Team

As you browse through the pages this web site, our hope is that you will click away with more understanding of the health-related opportunities available in Yancey County and be inspired to live a healthier life
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Up Coming Events

On December 6th
Winter Fest will host a nonprofit event at the Town Square. Graham Children’s will be hosting a table they have graciously offered to share with Healthy Yancey.

Cookin’ and Movin’ Sessions

Cookin’ and Movin’ sessions have been completed with plans to resume the program after the holidays…planning and schedule to be announced.

Call today to make your reservation! 
682-6118 Ext. 29

 

 

Health Tip of the Month

“Nutrition’s Corner”
to be published in the
Yancey Common Times Journal…detail to follow as the program progresses.

Drink 6 to 8 ounces of water each day

Exercise 30 minutes a day at least 3 times a week

Recipe of the Month

Maple Glazed Walnuts!

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