Youth Zone
Many of the youth in our community are facing difficult health challenges that could impact the rest of their lives. In 2015, local cardiologist, Dr. Ben Atkeson, recognized this crisis growing within our own communities and set out to do something about it. With Dr. Atkeson's support, HealthQuest Fitness & Wellness Center and the Johnston Health Foundation created the Healthy Kids Program.
Our goal is to help address adolescent obesity and improve the health of the people in our communities by creating a secure indoor open play space in the Johnston Medical Mall designed specifically for youth wellness programs.
Healthy Kids Program
Program Goals
- Fight childhood obesity- leading health concern for children in Johnston County
- Promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise
- Shift mindsets, exercise can be fun and eating healthy can be tasty!
- 1:12 instructor to participant ratio
- Provide program at no cost to families
Target Population
- At risk, underserved and low income youth and families
- Must reside in Johnston County
- Encouraged referrals from pediatric offices and health department
It is our hope to demonstrate that we have broad participation in our community for this project in order to engage other foundations and major donors for their support. We hope that you will join us by contributing to the Youth Zone. We appreciate your interest and consideration of this worthy project. Together, we can build a better future for the youth of Johnston County.
Donate to the Youth Zone
