The launch of 1 in 21 Healthy Muskegon County was prompted by the low results Muskegon County received in the County Health Rankings. The County Health Rankings, produced by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, are based on a model of population health that emphasizes the many factors that, if improved, can help make communities healthier places to live, learn, work and play.
Muskegon currently ranks 68 out of 83 Michigan counties overall and 57 in Health Factors. The vision of 1 in 21 is that Muskegon will be the Healthiest County in Michigan by 2021. It is an ambitious goal, but one that can be achieved if we all work together!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 in 21?
How Can I Participate?
Where can I find health resources?
We’re lucky in Muskegon to have a wide variety of resources. Free opportunities such as swimming in the clean and fresh Lake Michigan, or paddling one of our many rivers (Muskegon, White, Rouge). We also have a variety of running clubs, fitness centers, and more. See them all at https://1in21.org/resources!
Recent Events
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Join the Muskegon Health Disparities Coalition on Thursday!Christ Temple Church, 412 E. Sherman, Muskegon, Michigan will hold a two part training on unconscious bias. The first session is this Thursday from 6pm-7:30pm. This training is free and is hosted by The Health Project. Unconscious bias is far more prevalent than conscious prejudice. It is also something that often goes against our conscious values. These are biases that are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that we form outside of our own awareness. We all hold these types of beliefs about various social and identity groups. This training is your opportunity to learn more. These trainings are free and open to the public. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/2078530432453757/
Thinking ahead for your fall schedule? Be a coach for Total Trek Quest - TTQ!Our fall season for Total Trek Quest is around the corner! Become a volunteer coach today and help us recruit coaches within your community! Great Reasons to Coach: - Engage in healthy choices with your child/youth in your community - Be part of a co-coaching partnership (2 coaches with 5-15 boys) - A team of TTQ staff to support you throughout the season - Run, Inspire, Challenge, Assist the TTQ boys in achieving their goals Additional Details: - Season dates: Sept 9- Nov 9th (18 practices, and a final 5k event) - Practices held 2 days per week for 90 minutes; practices start at the end of the school day, so time varies by school (can coach one day/week) - Coaches can be any gender - You do not need to be an experienced runner - just willing to be active and participate in physical activity during practices - All materials and supplies are provided to you along with a thorough coach training
Interested in adult sports? Get active and social! Check out the Muskegon Sport and Social Club! Fall team registration is now open! Muskegon Sport & Social Club
Make sure you're signed up TODAY! It's going to be a beautiful day in Muskegon and you don't want to miss out. With the races and 5k walk, there is truly something for everyone! #seawayrun2019 #runwithaview
Our friends at Muskegon County MSU Extension 4-H shared this great summer learning opportunity for teens. Explore health related fields and learn about nutrition, physical and emotional health through hands-on activities - all on MSU's campus!
events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=F0948679036639DF9C61259E0DC0BE68A2887C787B8BA7793F3F0D6AE6B3...
Can you help with the Seaway Run? Sign up to volunteer here - Spots available June 21 and 22!
volunteer.unitedwaylakeshore.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=30518
Seaway Run | United Way of the Lakeshore
volunteer.unitedwaylakeshore.org
