Healthy Jackson County
Healthy Jackson County is a collaboration of many organizations within Jackson County, Indiana to improve the health of our community residents. The organization focuses on three key areas: Improving Nutrition, Decreasing Tobacco Use, and Increasing Physical Activity.
Mission
Create and promote a healthy environment to empower our Jackson County community to achieve improved health outcomes. We will do this through: Policies, Education, System and Environmental Changes.
Vision
To create a sustainable culture of health and wellness throughout Jackson County evidenced by improved health outcomes.
schneckWELL Community Health Fair
Schneck was happy to host a variety of reduced-cost and free screenings during our schneckWELL Community Health Fair on April 22. It was exciting to see so many community members taking steps to improve their health.
View the latest Coalition news, plans and meeting minutes below.
Improving the health of our communities starts in the way we eat. Below are many resources to help improve nutrition.
Community Resources
- Jackson County Food Assistance Brochure
- Seymour Farmers Market - Facebook
- Jackson County Food as Medicine
- Purdue Extension's Eat Gather Go Website
Nutrition Toolkit
- Food Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Facts about a Healthy Weight
Food Insecurity
Additional Food Assistance Information
2020 Jackson County Housing List
Schneck Mental Health & Wellness
Decreasing Tobacco Use
Smoking leads to a variety of health issues. Our communities offer many resources to help you quit.
Resources
Our area is full of opportunities for physical activity. Click here for information on our Guided Hike Series.
Jackson County Resources
- Seymour Parks and Recreation
- Jackson Washington State Forestry
- Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge
- Jackson County GIS Map
Physical Activity Toolkit
Healthy Jackson County includes a Hispanic Health Task Force that helps address issues that affect our Hispanic population. They are an integral part of communicating important health related information and coordinating access for all.
Grupo Fe Y Esperanza (Spanish Alcoholics Anonymous)
Food Assistance Program Spanish
Smoking, Vaping, & COVID-19 Infographic (Spanish)
The COVID-19 vaccination efforts of the Healthy Jackson County Hispanic Health Taskforce have been recognized by Side Effects Public Media. Please click here to listen to a radio spot and read an article summarizing these efforts. Also available in Chuj - click here to review.
Please click here to listen to a panel discussion of Hispanic Health Taskforce members moderated by Side Effects Public Media.
Healthy Jackson County is having a positive impact on our county and it's residents. Check out some of the success stories below.
- Aisin
- Americorps
- Anchor House
- Arc of Jackson County
- Blue and Company
- Brownstown Community Schools
- Brownstown Township Board
- Centerstone
- Childcare Network
- Community Foundation of Jackson County
- Community Health Center of Jackson County
- Crothersville Community Schools
- Crothersville Town Council
- Cummins
- Day 5050
- Department of Child Services
- Girl Scouts
- Girls Inc.
- Glick and Co.
- Head Start
- Hispanic Services
- Indiana State Department of Health
- Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement
- Jackson County Bank
- Jackson County Commissioners
- Jackson County Council
- Jackson County Farm Bureau
- Jackson County Health Department
- Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation
- Jackson County Learning Center
- Jackson County Performance
- Jackson County United Way Covering Kids and Families
- Jackson County Visitors Center
- Jackson Washington State Forestry
- Leadership Jackson County
- Mayor of Seymour
- Medora Bank
- Medora Community Schools
- Mental Health America of Jackson County
- Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge
- New Hope Services
- Purdue Cooperative Extension
- READ Jackson County
- Salvation Army
- Schneck Medical Center
- Seymour Boys & Girls Club
- Seymour Chamber of Commerce
- Seymour Christian Church
- Seymour Community Schools
- Seymour Farmers Market
- Seymour Human Services, Inc.
- Seymour Main Street
- Seymour Parks and Recreation
- Smith Law Services
- The Banner
- The Tribune
- Township Trustees
- Trinity United Methodist Church
- Vision 2025
- Wal-Mart
- Yo-Jack
Join us in our efforts to empower our communities for better health. Reach out to our workgroup leaders in your area of interest.
Hispanic Health & Population Health Outreach Coordinator
Jenna Thomas
Mental Health & Substance Use Coordinator
Lindsay Sarver
Rural Food Access Coordinator
Jill Whitaker
HIC Grant Coordinator
Jena Hanks
Director of Community Health & Equity
Meghan Warren