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HEALthy Wheat Ridge connects community members with opportunities to increase healthy eating and active living right here in Wheat Ridge. Everyone is invited to participate in a variety of activities including events, screenings, and education.
In 2014, the City joined LiveWell Colorado Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities & Towns Campaign to encourage and support healthy opportunities and choices for members of the Wheat Ridge community.
Check out all the fun HEAL activities from 2018: HEAL Video
Vision:
Wheat Ridge Community members are informed and locally engaged in all aspects of healthy living.
Mission:
To promote Wheat Ridge programming that educates and inspires the Wheat Ridge community to focus on whole-person and community health.
Special thanks to Rachel Hultin for the creation of the HEALthy logo
Recurring Classes
Gentle Yoga
- Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Jefferson Center for Mental Health, 4851 Independence Street
- $5 or Free with Medicaid
- No registration needed
- 15+
- Looking for a way to build strength, flexibility, and balance—both physically and mentally? Searching for emotional peace of mind? Join us for this introductory yoga class where we will use physical poses, breath work, and reflection to bring our mind and body into union. This is an ongoing drop-in class and everyone is welcome to come at any time. Please note that this class is first come, first serve, so arriving early and signing in at the front desk can help ensure your spot!
Writing for Wellness
- Thursdays (except Jan. 2), 10 – 11 a.m.
- Jefferson Center for Mental Health, 4851 Independence Street
- $5 or Free with Medicaid
- No registration needed
- 15+
- Are emotions and thoughts brimming up inside you? Are you seeking a creative outlet to express yourself? Explore fun and meaningful ways to express yourself through writing. No previous creative writing experience required! Each week, we will have a different creative writing topic and activity aimed at inspiring meaningful self-reflection and improving overall wellness.
January
The Healthy You Series-Let's Talk About Sleep
- January 13, 2020, 2-3 pm
- Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave
- $2
- Register Here
- 50+
- While it is normal to occasionally experience difficulties sleeping, it is not normal to regularly have problems getting to sleep at night. If sleep problems are a regular occurrence you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. There are things you can do to help yourself get a good night's sleep and improve your overall health. Register by December 27, 2019.
Wheat Ridge WIC clinic Breastfeeding Class
- January 16, 2020, 10 - 11 a.m. (Third Thursday of every month)
- Wheat Ridge WIC Clinic, 7495 W. 29th Ave., 2nd Floor
- Free
- No registration needed
- Jefferson County Public Health WIC Program, (WIC line- 303-271-5780)
- Pregnant women and their families planning to breastfeed; older children are welcome to attend. Hosted by WIC, but open to the public.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
- January 18, 2020, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St.
- Free
- Register Here
- Ages 12-18
- Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for adults who regularly interact with young people (ages 12-18). The course introduces the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents and builds an understanding of the importance of early intervention.
February
Metabolic Syndrome & Brain Health
- February 4, 2020, 9:30 -11 a.m.
- Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave
- $10
- Register Here
- 50+
- Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, Alzheimer's & Brain Health. Why do more than half of our population suffer from insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and diabetes. Why is brain dysfunction an epidemic? From Alzheimer's and dementia to sleep and mood/ depressive disorders, come explore interconnection between insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolism and brain health. Learn principles behind using food and supplements as medicine to heal your body and mind.
The Healthy You Series: Reducing Blood Pressure with Diet
- February 27, 2020, 2 - 3 p.m.
- Active Adult Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave
- $2
- Register Here
- 50+
- More than 70% of adult Americans have an unhealthy blood pressure (hypertension or pre-hypertension). High blood pressure is not a consequence of aging but instead a lifestyle-created illness related to our everyday habits such as inactivity, poor nutritional choices and calorie overload which all contribute to being overweight. High blood pressure can be prevented or treated through lifestyle changes. Come join us to learn these top lifestyle therapies! Register by Feb 14, 2020.
Press Releases
City Achieves Elite Status in LiveWell Colorado's HEAL Campaign
HEAL Announces Heart Healthy Month
Livewell Recognizes Wheat Ridge HEAL
More about us
- HEAL Resolution Opens a New Window.
- HEAL Advisory Committee Opens a New Window.
Contact
If you would like additional information or have an interest in joining the HEAL Committee, contact Susan Anderson, Recreation Facilities Manager sanderson@ci.wheatridge.co.us or 303-231-1313.