Healthy BB CO Action

Our vision is a community where we feel safe, earn a living wage, have access to healthy food, sidewalks, bike routes, opportunities for recreation, and more!

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National Rural Health Day is the third Thursday of every November and recognizes the efforts of rural providers, communities, organizations, state offices of rural health, and others dedicated to addressing the unique health care needs of rural America!

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HBCAT is excited to partner with the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center to bring FREE QPR training to Fort Scott!

With these three simple steps -- Question, Persuade, and Refer -- anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide!

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We're excited to introduce WASH WEDNESDAY, a unique opportunity to enjoy a FREE laundry service!
Between 10am and 2pm every Wednesday beginning Nov. 1, you can enjoy a Free Wash/Dry of 1 Load at the Fort Scott Washateria LLC! Detergent and Dryer Sheets will be provided.

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On this World Mental Health Day, we want to emphasize the impact our lifestyles have on our mental health. The foods we eat affect our mental health, and our mental health status affects what and how well we eat!

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Excited to be attending #APHA2023! Can't wait to connect with fellow public health advocates and share ideas for a healthier future. See you in Atlanta!

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The enhancements at Third Street Park have begun! The image shows the concrete stairs starting to go in. It's all about increasing access to outdoor recreation and enhancing quality of life!

#hbcat #BCBSKSPathways #outdoorspace #parks #qualityoflife #MakeItEasier

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We recently had the great privilege of presenting a $10,000 Family Friendly Worksites Grant to Fort Scott Sharky's Pub & Grub, which will help them create an amazing outdoor gathering space just south of their business!

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Gravel Kansas is connecting people to places through iconic gravel cycling routes in the state that made gravel famous!! Give them a follow on Facebook! https://t.co/9GSYrmjp7t

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BB-GO TRANSPORTATION is NOW available in Bourbon County!

This accessible public service through SEK-CAP will run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8am to 330pm. They will cover ALL of Bourbon County!

Call 620-724-6350 to schedule a ride.

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Looking for support for your small business?! Check out the Kansas Micro-Internship Program! Kansas-based organizations can work with Kansas college students on short-term, professional projects at no cost.

https://t.co/xqzgyLBtGi

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START SPREADING THE NEWS!

Wheelchair-accessible rides through SEK-CAP will be available to citizens of Bourbon County starting August 28! A $1 donation per ride is suggested but not required. All proceeds raised will help offset operating costs.

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Every day at #HBCAT we are working to enhance quality of life and encourage economic growth. We are passionate about building healthier communities through policy, systems, and environmental change!

Make the healthy choice the default!

#makeiteasier #healthyliving

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SCHEDULE CHANGE! The Kansas SBDC at Pittsburg State will NOT be in our office on Wednesday, Aug. 16. However, they will be here Friday, Aug. 18!

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We are so blessed to live in this beautiful state! Let's get after it and make a difference, Bourbon County!

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Rachel did an awesome job presenting at the Community Connection Luncheon hosted by the Chamber! She shared #HBCAT updates and talked about many exciting things to come!

Our partner Dacia Clark from the KSBDC at @pittstate also presented and did a wonderful job!

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SO MUCH FUN working with future business leaders during this week's Children’s Business Workshop! This week we focused primarily on the importance of business plans!

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Our President and CEO Jody Hoener celebrated a monumental occasion in Iola this week with Governor Kelly signing HB 2039 - Lehigh Portland as an official State Park! This is an incredible asset for the Southeast Kansas region!

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Nominations are open for the 2023 To the Stars: Kansas Business Awards to recognize outstanding businesses and individuals doing great things in Kansas! Visit the site below and nominate your favorite local businesses!

https://t.co/OyAQLTr5wr

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Our partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and #BCBSKSPathways has helped us make tremendous gains toward healthier living in our communities!

Learn more about our efforts and impact at https://t.co/NIiYjyzvHZ

#BCBSKSPathways #hbcat #makeiteasier #bourboncounty

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HBCAT partnered with Uniontown on a booth at the Uniontown Independence Day Bash to gather feedback about the creative placemaking project! To spur engagement, they conducted a giveaway of 10 $40 gift cards to participants!

#BCBSKSPathways #hbcat #makeiteasier #placemaking