Scarborough Wellness

The mission of Scarborough Wellness is to promote good health among Scarborough citizens by (1) raising awareness about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity, and (2) undertaking specific activities that promote these activities across the community in order to improve the health of the town and prevent the onset of disease.

Background / Brief History
Scarborough Wellness was founded in 2004 as a voluntary effort of local citizens with an interest in promoting health in the town by increasing physical activity and healthy eating. The group works in partnership with Communities Promoting Health, a local Healthy Maine Partnership, and with Scarborough Community Services as well as several other key community partners, though it is a voluntary effort of citizens distinct from town government. Scarborough Wellness has undertaken a series of specific events and ongoing activities that aim to improve health in the town using a community-wide approach, and bringing in all types of individuals, including both young and old. Activities are offered at no cost and include an emphasis on the role of the family in improving health through a wide range of events, with a particular interest in school health. The effort builds on existing health improvement efforts in the town, most notably Community Service activities, and aims for actions that are fun, fast, and easy.


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		The mission of Scarborough Wellness is to promote good health among Scarborough citizens by (1) raising awareness about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity, and (2) undertaking specific activities that promote these activities across the community in order to improve the health of the town and prevent the onset of disease. Background / Brief History Scarborough Wellness was founded in 2004 as a voluntary effort of local citizens with an interest in promoting health in the town by increasing physical activity and healthy eating. The group works in partnership with Communities Promoting Health, a local Healthy Maine Partnership, and with Scarborough Community Services as well as several other key community partners, though it is a voluntary effort of citizens distinct from town government. Scarborough Wellness has undertaken a series of specific events and ongoing activities that aim to improve health in the town using a community-wide approach, and bringing in all types of individuals, including both young and old. Activities are offered at no cost and include an emphasis on the role of the family in improving health through a wide range of events, with a particular interest in school health. The effort builds on existing health improvement efforts in the town, most notably Community Service activities, and aims for actions that are fun, fast, and easy.