Early care and education 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 27 communities and eight school districts.
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Read more“Receiving the WeTHRIVE!℠ award was surprising and empowering. I am humbled that I received this award, yet so proud of my school community and the opportunity to help my community grow, especially with mental health.” –Tina Cole
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Pam Jackson, Addyston council member and WeTHRIVE!℠ team member, is a 2026 WeTHRIVE! champion!
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The WeTHRIVE!℠ Champion Award honors those who are dedicated to creating a culture of health, safety, and vitality in Hamilton County. Starting tomorrow, we’ll introduce you to the inspiring people who received the 2026 WeTHRIVE! Champion Award!
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Read moreAt Shiloh Preschool in early May, the kids enjoyed a special snack – a salad bar featuring lettuce they grew themselves.
One little boy had already declared that he was not going to eat anything from the salad bar. He told his mom and his teachers that he didn’t like salad. His mom confirmed that he won’t eat anything green at home.
“But you know what? He took a couple pieces of salad and he ate that today,” says Candace Rhoill, Shiloh Preschool director. “That was just really special. I was so proud of him.”
That’s the power of young children growing their own food!
Anderson Township’s comprehensive plan includes preserving and protecting the natural and environmental resources found throughout the community. Members of the WeTHRIVE!/Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee are on a mission to do this, one plant at a time, through the Anderson Township Native Plant Initiative.
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