Activate Garland County is a city-wide initiative engaging all sectors of the community
to work in harmony providing all residents with opportunities to improve their health, well-being and overall quality of life.
Ultimate Goal:
To curb obesity in Garland County by changing the food and physical activity environment by impacting the way individuals, families and companies work, live and play.
Working Goals:
• To provide increased
opportunities and convenient access for physical activity for all
• To encourage healthy eating through culturally sensitive
programs and community education
• To advocate for policy changes
that support the development of healthy lifestyle
• To develop
measurement tools, collect data and identify barriers
• To
encourage, assist and support the development of a healthy and
physically fit work place to position Garland County as a choice for
new and expanded business
