Below are tools and resources specifically related to the HEAL Taskforce. Additional healthy eating and active living resources can be found on Kent County Health Connect.

Meeting Minutes

Stay up to date on HEAL Taskforce progress and partner updates by viewing/downloading meeting minutes below.

• January 22, 2019
• February 19, 2019
• March 19, 2019
• April 16, 2019

Reports

• 2017 Kent County Community Health Needs Assessment

Presentations

• Community Based Participatory Research Conducted by the Calvin College Nursing Program
  • Presented by Professor Gail Zandee, MSN, RN on March 19, 2019

Healthy Vending Challenge

We invite you to create a healthier vending experience at your organization!   The Challenge begins May 2019 and is designed to assist you in creating healthier, more nutritive snack options in your vending machines.  The toolkit will guide you in the process.

•  Participation Form
  • Complete the form and submit via email to Janelle Johnson at jojanela@mercyhealth.com  or Jill Myer at Jill.Myer@KentCountyMI.gov.

Participating Member Forms

• Participating Member Agreement
• Communications Tracking Form
• Communications Tracking Form Guidance
• Get Real Campaign Media Links