Farm First Aid classes started in 2021 and since then six classes have been taught reaching nearly 100 farm owners and employees across four different counties in North-Central Oregon.
Nine participants completed a six-week Walk With Ease program involving thrice-weekly sessions. They transitioned seamlessly to a self-directed walking program and beginning Better Bones & Balance program.
The Oregon Department of Education selected the La Grande School District as the only school district in Oregon to be funded as part of a five-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
A statewide process has been established through both Samaritan Health Services Health Education and Oregon Wellness Network to conduct health care referrals to the Walk with Ease program.
Allison Harris |
Feb 2024 |
Impact story
Credit Maria-Ximena Williams (Cropped from original)
SNAP-Ed enhanced the instruction with hands-on learning, leading two sample nutrition experiences with staff that they could use with their students and adding hands-on activities to reinforce learning.
An analysis of the trainings indicates that participants increased their confidence in assisting a person experiencing a mental health or a challenge related to a substance abuse disorder.
Through partnerships and relevant programming, SNAP-Ed in Jackson County has successfully offered inclusive and meaningful outreach to Spanish speakers.