WeTHRIVE! teams in Whitewater Township and Forest Park partnered with Ohio State University (OSU) Extension to bring free healthy cooking classes to families with children in their communities. The nine-week “Eating Smart, Being Active” series is part of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
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We know that Cheviot is a great place for walking. Nearly all the streets in this WeTHRIVE!℠ community have sidewalks. Now we’re finding that bicycling has become a big part of the community’s culture, making it easier than ever for residents to be active.
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Special Olympics, as an international organization, is moving towards the goal of not only having competitive athletes, but also having healthy and safe athletes. The Healthy Athletes Program and other health initiatives have been started and are being adopted in Ohio and Hamilton County. Continue reading Special Olympics keeping athletes healthy with new initiatives
Read morePassage of a new pedestrian safety resolution marks a cultural shift in how Amberley Village (a WeTHRIVE! community) views its streets. “The resolution ensures that whenever a street or road improvement project is undertaken, there will be an evaluation of safety features from a pedestrian point of view,” said Natalie Wolf, Amberley’s vice mayor and… Continue reading Amberley Village makes pedestrian safety a priority
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When Michele Gottschlich says she always tries to think innovatively, she is being modest. So when she says that the Mill Creek Triangle Trail will become a reality, we believe her. WeTHRIVE! knows Michele as a resident of Evendale who’s passionate about active living. From co-authoring Evendale’s award-winning Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan to… Continue reading Evendale resident passionate about active living, Mill Creek Triangle Trail
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Family: Michele has three children – Mark is a medical student, Missy is a physician assistant, and Mary Ann is a future veterinarian. Job: Michele is a nutrition specialist and researcher at Shriners Hospital for Children and a professor at the University of Cincinnati. Community: Evendale, where Michele has lived… Continue reading Michele Gottschlich | Citizen Spotlight
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