Community Health Launch involves citizen input

Botetourt Community Health Steering Committee has spent over a year conducting surveys, focus groups and studying both secondary and primary data. The committee has met faithfully to pull together a plan and needs the public’s input with commentary.

“The goal is to make Botetourt County the healthiest county in Virginia,” said Kristin Adkins of the VA Dept. of Health and one of the leaders along with Dr. Stephanie Harper. There are numerous community leaders and health advocates from Botetourt County serving on the Steering Committee.

After reviewing data and prioritizing 50 health topics down to 14, now is the time for the public to review the 14 topics. Not all the topics relate to physical health, but also to well being. Citizens will help by making the choice of 3 topics. The Steering Committee will use the 3 focal points to make Botetourt’s healthier future and develop a plan of action.

The locations of the community Health Launch and dates are as follows:

Botetourt Events Center 14960 Lee Highway Buchanan. (Next to Botetourt Funeral Home.) Tues. July 9, 6-8 p.m.

YMCA 115 Shenandoah Ave. (at the Daleville Town Center) Tues. July 16, 6- 8 pm

Fincastle Firehouse 25 Vine Street ( Next to Dollar General) Thurs. July 18 11 -1 pm

Eagle Rock Library 55 Eagles Nest Dr. ( next to Eagle Rock Elementary School) Thurs. July 25 1- 3 pm.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Kristin. Adkins@vdh.virginia.gov or call 540 204 -9972.

Transportation assistance is available by calling Barbara Kolb at 540- 798-7645.