• YOUR HOME FOR A
    HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

    Healthy Joplin is a collaborative effort of local health
    agencies, individuals, and businesses passionate
    about improving the well-being of our community.

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  • ACTIVE LIVING

    Joplin is a true jewel for activity. With 18.1 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents,
    Joplin has almost double the industry standard of acreage
    spread over 22 parks and greenways.

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    Fountains at Mercy Park in Joplin at sunset

  • HEALTHY EATING

    One secret to feeling your very best is giving your body healthy foods
    at every meal – at home and at the office.

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Live. Work. Play. Discover a more active Joplin.

39%

of adults in Joplin are overweight or obese. Keeping a healthy diet reduces the individual risk for heart disease, stroke, and many other illnesses.

STAYING ACTIVE

Exercise is one of the most important things a person can do to maintain their mental well-being and a healthy body weight.

EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL WELL-BEING

Take advantage of the resources offered in our community to improve and maintain positive mental health.

TOBACCO DEPENDENCE

Tobacco use can lead to tobacco dependence and serious health problems. Here are some helpful resources for quitting.

ONE-THIRD

On average more than one-third of our day is spent at work. Worksite wellness programs can help lower employers' direct costs and extend beyond the walls of the worksite.

WELCOME

Connecting individuals in the community to resources to improve their well-being has long-term benefits that reduce health gaps caused by differences in education, income, and ethnicity.

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