HEALTH & WELLNESS
Lombard Park District National Gold Medal Award Application
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In what ways has your agency addressed the NRPA Pillar of
Health and Wellness in the last 3 years?
HEALTHY LOMBARD: Co-founder and active member of
a community-wide initiative to tackle childhood obesity and
promote healthy lifestyles.
HEALTHY MINDS/HEALTHY BODIES: Offered to military
veterans providing a fitness membership, personal training, and
monthly networking/counseling opportunities.
ILLINOIS SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE NETWORK: Consortium that
safeguards children and young adults from the devastating effects
of substance abuse and educates them on healthier alternatives.
"NO SMOKING" ORDINANCE: The District banned
E-cigarettes and all tobacco product Districtwide in partnership
with the Reality Illinois Teen Advisory Panel.
DISTRICT FITNESS FOCUS: We opened an affordable athletic
facility containing a fitness center open seven days a week, 364
days per year. Programming includes 50 weekly fitness classes,
personal training, wellness counseling, and free health fairs.
Programming includes 50 weekly fitness
classes, personal training, wellness
counseling, and free health fairs.
