Events

The Healthiest State Initiative holds several events throughout the year to engage community contributors and leaders in constructive conversation to improve the health and well-being of Iowans. See what we’re up to:

• Healthiest State Month

  

  Celebrate Healthiest State Month with us! October is Healthiest State Month and there are a number of ways for you to participate.

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• 5-2-1-0 Summit

  

  Join us to learn from experts from across the state working in the schools, child care, out-of-school programs, health care and communities share their experiences to adopt strategies to support the healthy choice as the easy choice.

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• Awards

  

  On February 7, 2019, the Healthiest State will hold the premier annual event for Iowans leading efforts to transform the culture of health and well-being.

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• Annual Conference

  

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• Annual Walk

  

  In 2011, the Healthiest State Initiative kicked off our effort to become the healthiest state in the nation with the Start Somewhere Walk. Mark your calendar for the 9th annual walk on Wednesday, October 2, 2019!

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• Request an Endorsement

  

  If your own event is aimed at improving the health and well-being of Iowans in your community, apply to use our seal of approval. We'll promote your event on the Healthiest State Initiative social media outlets, just as long as you promote the Healthiest State Initiative and its activities!

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