The Problem
Obesity rates in Pierce County have risen steadily over the past 20 years due to many factors interacting at various levels. The result is ever-increasing rates of chronic health problems, starting at younger ages. This increases health care costs, decreases quality of life, and adversely affects performance at school and work.
our partners
The Solution
The mission of the Healthy Pierce website is to provide the Pierce County community with a comprehensive one-stop source for active living and healthy eating resources to inspire and facilitate opportunities for individual and community action.
We need to change policies so that everyone can live, work, play, and learn in environments that protect and actively promote health. There are currently many barriers that make it difficult for people to be physically active and eat healthy food.
Many groups in Pierce County are currently working on health improvement and obesity prevention initiatives. To achieve the greatest results, communication and collaboration among all of these groups is essential. The Healthy Pierce web site will provide the place to go for information on active living, healthy eating, and related efforts in Pierce County and beyond.
Did You Know?
Pride of Pierce County is a local agricultural product marketing campaign with a mission to help connect Pierce County eaters to local food and farmers. Here in Pierce County we have some of the best soil, great growing conditions, and some of the best products in the world. We want to help people find these products and really enjoy what’s in season!
The current featured video is Why Community Gardens? Gig Harbor Community Garden Video. Community gardens are good for the heart and the soil. Barb Carr from the Gig Harbor Community Garden explains what happens at a community garden, how folks can get involved, and the numerous benefits, connections, and foods gardens can grow.
Pride of Pierce County is supported by a partnership between the Pierce Conservation District, WSU Pierce County, and Puget Sound Fresh. Launched in 2010, Pride of Pierce County strives to strengthen relationships between farmers and retailers, restaurants, and the community. Throughout 2010, Pride of Pierce County is continually looking to build these connections, provide resources for people to find local products, and promote events where folks can get involved.
