Promoting Community Resources that Help Make Joplin Happier & Healthier
It’s much easier to build better habits and take on new perspectives when we have a support system to help guide us. That’s why connecting people to resources that empower Joplin’s overall wellness—physically, mentally and socially—is a key component of our mission.
One Joplin has identified five areas of wellness that are most prominently affecting our community today:
HEALTHY EATING
39% of adults in Joplin are overweight or obese. Keeping a healthy diet reduces the individual risk for heart disease, stroke, and many other illnesses.
ACTIVE LIVING
Exercise is one of the most important things a person can do to maintain their mental well-being and a healthy body weight.
MENTAL HEALTH
Take advantage of the resources offered in our community to improve and maintain positive mental health.
TOBACCO CESSATION
Tobacco use can lead to tobacco dependence and serious health problems. Here are some helpful resources for quitting.
WORKPLACE WELLNESS
On average more than one-third of our day is spent at work. Worksite wellness programs can help lower employers’ direct costs and extend beyond the walls of the worksite.
