2000 - 2010:  Fit Youth Team

Youth in local school systems who were being screened by school nurses for BMI were targeted.  At this time the Calloway County Health Department was under the umbrella of Purchase District Health Department.

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2010 - 2011:  Murray in Motion

The name was changed to reflect the inclusion of all citizens with a tag line of "A Way of Life".  Mission statement was created.  This is an ongoing campaign to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles in Murray and Calloway County, providing resources that occur in, or are available in Murray-Calloway County.  Examples include Longest Day of Play, Second Sunday and Senior Games.

 

2011:  Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan

Calloway County Health Department became an independent health department and received a grant to fund the process of completing the Community Health Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan.

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July 2012:  Formation of the Murray-Calloway County Wellness Consortium

Vision:  To maximize the health and wellness of the citizens of Murrray-Calloway County

Mission:  The Murray-Calloway County Wellness Consortium strives to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Calloway County by coordinating the services of community organizations and executing a county-wide sustainable strategy that results in a long-term tangible impact on the health of our community.

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2013:  Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan

Based on survey information, obesity and substance abuse were identified as the top two health issues.  A five year health improvement plan was developed with the following goals: 
 

1.  Encourage physically active lifestyles

2.  Encourage healthy nutrition choices

3.  Encourage tobacco / smoke free living

4.  Reduce substance abuse

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Objectives are based on "Healthy Kentuckians 2020" announced by Governor Steve Beshear.  The CHA / CHP can be viewed on www.callowayhealth.org or www.murrayhospital.org

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Health Coalitions

Two coalitions were needed to facilitate the strategies aimed at reducing obesity and substance abuse.  CC-ASAP had been in existence for over 12 years and the Obesity Workgroup was formed to replace Murray in Motion (no longer holding meetings).  Branding was needed to promote the workgroup, resulting in "Lighten Up Calloway".

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