Rowan Moves is a new community-wide wellness program for Rowan County
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – Rowan County Public Health has announced that Healthy Rowan has launched their newest community-wide program called Rowan Moves. On January…
Symbolic steps: Rowan Moves celebrates launch with walk through Bell Tower Green
SALISBURY —Several dozen people walked together through Bell Tower Green on Friday morning to celebrate the launch of Rowan Moves. “I’m so thankful to have…
Editorial: Healthy Rowan County requires community buy-in
Health is more than weight, says Alyssa Smith, whose job will be to rally community organizations around a series of new goals ranging from housing…
A Healthy Rowan is a Happier Rowan
Hi all! Alyssa Smith here, back with your Health Connection blog! I hope you all have enjoyed seeing social media posts about different nutrition programs…
Rowan County Commissioners vote for smoke-free parks
SALISBURY — After a long push from local health organizations, the Rowan County Commissioners voted Monday to make parks tobacco-free. The new regulation bans traditional…
Spirit of Rowan: Healthy Rowan moves forward
Just a few years ago, Rowan County’s health outcomes could best be described as “dismal.” According to County Health Rankings, Rowan ranked 76th out of…
Editorial: Strive for health equity
Rowan County has made remarkable strides recently in addressing health issues, rising from 73rd to 62nd in health outcomes calculated by the Robert Wood Johnson…