February 9, 2009

NEW MADRID - The success of New Madrid County Health Department's programs to help residents be healthier and more active is turning heads statewide. This month officials will travel to the Bootheel to visit with the public, review paperwork and looking at local programs. The group's review and suggestions are part of a grant provided the local health department to encourage healthy lifestyles...

Roshell Maltbia, Jamie Pruitt and Mark Taylor try out the equipment which will be available at the O'Bannon Building. The equipment was funded through a Missouri Foundation for Health Healthy and Active Communities grant. (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)
Roshell Maltbia, Jamie Pruitt and Mark Taylor try out the equipment which will be available at the O'Bannon Building. The equipment was funded through a Missouri Foundation for Health Healthy and Active Communities grant. (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)

Success of health department turning heads statewide

NEW MADRID - The success of New Madrid County Health Department's programs to help residents be healthier and more active is turning heads statewide.

This month officials will travel to the Bootheel to visit with the public, review paperwork and looking at local programs. The group's review and suggestions are part of a grant provided the local health department to encourage healthy lifestyles.

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