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Walk with Ease with Freeman Advantage
Walk with Ease with Freeman Advantage
Healthy Joplin, a collaboration of local businesses passionate about improving the physical activity and mental health of community members, is sponsoring a community walking group initiative. This group meets at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Webb City and is part of Freeman Advantage. Walking includes a warm up and cool down with about 40 minutes of […]
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Rockstar Respiratory & Lung Health with Healthy Eating and Living
Rockstar Respiratory & Lung Health with Healthy Eating and Living
Did you know you breathe about 20,000 breaths each day? Our respiratory system is hard at work every day, supplying the body with the oxygen it needs to function and carry out living processes.
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Healthy Joplin Walking Team Kick Off
Healthy Joplin Walking Team Kick Off
Join our Joplin area walking groups to kick off the Healthy Joplin Walking Initiative at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 2 in Mercy Park. In case of inclement weather, we will walk inside the Northpark Mall at Penney’s Court. Register for a chance to win door prizes. Enjoy music courtesy of Just One More Song. […]
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National Walking Day
The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work, and at some point in the day, take a 30-minute walk.
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Freeman Screen Team Early Detection Screenings
Freeman Screen Team Early Detection Screenings
Early Detection Screenings include abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and stroke/carotid artery screenings, as well as osteoporosis risk assessment. Fees vary. Call 417.347.6555 for an appointment or for additional information.
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Yoga in Nature for Adults
Yoga in Nature for Adults
Yoga in Nature for Adults will be held on April 9 at 8:30 am to 9:30 am. The class costs $10 to attend and is intended for adults ages 16 and up. Led by Amanda, a registered yoga teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of nature, breathing and yoga poses. Bring your yoga […]
Yoga in Nature for Kids
Yoga in Nature for Kids
Yoga in Nature for Kids, sponsored by Peaceful Yoga, is a free class that will be held on April 9 at 10:30 am at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. Led by Amanda, a registered yoga teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of fun, breathing and yoga poses specifically for kids ages 2 and […]
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Bari Bunch
Bari Bunch
Healthy Joplin, a collaboration of local businesses passionate about improving the physical activity and mental health of community members, is sponsoring a community walking group initiative. Bring a co-worker, your family, or a friend and walk with the Bari Bunch on the second Monday of each month at 5:00 pm meeting at Mercy Hospital Joplin. […]
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40th Annual Neosho Dogwood Run 5K (and 1K walk)
40th Annual Neosho Dogwood Run 5K (and 1K walk)
A $10 5K run that is friendly to beginners and veterans. To keep the cost low, there are no finishers, medals, or T-shirts. So just come run or walk and enjoy the sites of our state tree in bloom! The starting and finishing line will be at Big Spring Park and the course will be […]
Park Prescription (Rx) Day at George Washington Carver National Monument
Park Prescription (Rx) Day at George Washington Carver National Monument
Give yourself the gift of better health with a visit to George Washington Carver National Monument. Activities to get your body moving outside will be offered. Schedule of Events: 10:00am: Ranger led tour on Carver Trail Get your heart pumping on this 3/4-mile ranger-led walk to learn about the park and life of George Washington […]
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The Ultimate Food Fight Class
The Ultimate Food Fight Class
Learn about why organics and high food quality standards are crucial for more than just human health! We can play an important role in the ultimate food fight and help to drive change to improve our own health, the health of the economy, and the health of our beloved mother earth.
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Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism
Freeman 5K and Walk for Autism
The Freeman 5K and 1-Mile Walk for Autism will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2021, at 8:00 am at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. The 5K and the walk will both begin at 8:00 am.
Richard’s Walk-A-Thon
Richard’s Walk-A-Thon
For the past decade or so my brother and I have always had a vision of opening our own nonprofit business. Tragedy struck my family in June of 2020, when my brother passed away from a brain aneurysm. Ever since then I have vowed to dedicate the rest of my life to my brother, continue […]
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Wellness for Business Series: Part 1
Wellness for Business Series: Part 1
Wellness for Business Series: Part 1 Wednesday, April 27, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Freeman Business Center OR Online Discover how the WorkWell Missouri Initiative encourages employers to create environmental changes and worksite policies that make it easy for employees to initiate and follow through with voluntary health behavior changes. During this free presentation, Freeman […]