The Jefferson County Wellness Action Coalition (JeffCoWAC, pronounced “JeffCo walk) is becoming Jefferson County, Iowa‘s first stop for information and resources to improve their wellness*. We are mostly focused on fitness and food

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Strategic Planning

JeffCoWAC is embadrking on a major planning exercise that will set the tone for a healthy Jefferson County for years to come. The plan will be completed by summer of 2010. It will be designed by a group representing all the major players in the county to insure buy in from the total community. This plan is a natural evolution of a process began in the fall of 2009.

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JeffCoWAC Completes Major Planning Exercise

Fairfield, IA – On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the Jefferson County Wellness Action Coalition (JeffCoWAC) held a one-day workshop. The 13 participants spent the morning doing an asset mapping exercise that allowed everyone to graphically view all the food and physical activity assets in Jefferson County. (more)

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Southeast Counties Among States Unhealthiest

Southeast Iowa counties rank near the bottom in the state in a county-by-county health-ranking list released recently. (more)

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BRFSS Released

Jefferson County Behavioral Risk Factor Survelilance System (BRFSS) for Jefferson County 2009 is now released:
Executive Summary | Full Report | Survey Questions

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Cross Country Skiing

The Jefferson County Wellness Action Coalition hosted a Cross County Ski Event on Saturday February 27, 2010.  25 skiers met at 2 PM, at the parking lot of Jefferson County Park. (more)

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*wellness: a healthy balance of the body, mind and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being