Child care providers are uniquely positioned to help young children and families build habits that can have a lasting impact on their health.
Read moreThat’s the mission of Hamilton County Public Health’s WeTHRIVE!℠initiative.
What started with 50 people in three priority communities in 2009 has expanded to impact more than 300,000 people throughout 25 communities and eight school districts.
The annual WeTHRIVE!â„ recognition event was held on December 8, 2025. On this special afternoon, we honored our child care providers, communities, and school districts for the amazing work they have done over the past year creating sustainable changes within Hamilton County.
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The Elmwood Place WeTHRIVE!℠team has a passion for harm reduction. In less than a year, they’ve taken action to address drug overdoses and substance use disorder in their community with compassion and understanding. Read on to see how their efforts evolved as they work to reduce the stigma and empower residents to look out for one another.
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Walking is one of the easiest ways to stay healthy. You don’t need special equipment, can do it almost anywhere, and it’s gentle enough for people of all ages and fitness levels. When walking becomes a group activity, the benefits multiply. That’s what the WeTHRIVE!℠communities of Addyston, Arlington Heights, and Cleves are discovering – why not join them by starting your own neighborhood walking group?
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Last year, we shared how the WeTHRIVE!â„ communities of Lincoln Heights and Mt. Healthy created Active Transportation Plans (ATP) to make their streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and anyone not riding in an automobile.
After presenting ATPs to their respective village/city council, the WeTHRIVE! teams worked with village/city administration to plan active transportation demonstration projects. Read on to find out how these WeTHRIVE! communities are bringing active transportation to life in their neighborhoods!Â
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This spring, WeTHRIVE!â„ community teams organized collection events that safely disposed of more than 22,000 pounds of household hazardous waste. In this special guest post, Jack Mangan with Hamilton County ReSource talks about household hazardous products and why discarding them properly is so important.
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Read moreMay is Older Americans Month – a perfect time to highlight how WeTHRIVE!â„ community teams help residents THRIVE at any age. By offering fall prevention programs, teams tackle critical health and safety concerns. Just as important, the programs foster social connection, addressing the public health crisis of loneliness and isolation.Â