N E W S R E L E A S E
March 14, 2017For immediate release
For more information, contact: Jessica Davies at (308)487-3600 Ext. 101 or Susan Wiedeman (308)630-5249
Step and Repeat at Main Street Market
Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) is excited to partner with Panhandle Coop – Main Street Market in Scottsbluff to encourage walking at their grocery store!
Inside the store is the perfect location away from the Nebraska weather elements like snow, rain, ice, and wind and they are opening their doors not for just a regular shopping experience but to encourage a nice little walk too.
Susan Wiedeman, Panhandle Coop Marketing Director said, “We mapped out distances inside and around the outdoor perimeter of our store to encourage patrons to safely walk.” She added, “We are excited to promote this wonderful access point for the community to walk and will be providing additional discounts and promotions to those that come walk, our doors open at 6 am and stay open until 9 pm!”
One lap around the inside of the store converts to roughly .05 of a mile with 10 laps being the equivalent of about ½ mile. An outside lap is ¼ mile with four laps being the equivalent of one mile. Various signs and footprints provide direction for the routes.
Sitting is now considered the new smoking due to the number of negative effects it has on our health. A 30 minute walk, five days a week reduces the rate of people becoming diabetic by more than half. For men it can also decrease the risk of colon cancer by 50% and prostate cancer by two-thirds.
Jessica Davies, PPHD Assistant Health Director said, “We are incredibly excited with the Panhandle Coop partnership and their innovation to encourage the community to walk.” She added, “The store provides ideal lighting and safe conditions for a perfect little stroll, take advantage of this wonderful resource to support your health!”
The journey to a happier and healthier “good life” begins with one step. Walking is the single most powerful thing you can do for yourself. It’s also a great way to spend time with the people you care about … to connect, share your life and create memories. Getting started is simple. Just Step and Repeat.
For additional information about walking, visit call Jessica Davies at 308-487-3600 extension 101. The Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council is proudly part of Panhandle Public Health District and specializes in supporting employers in the Panhandle region. We recognize that many employers support a diverse and remote workforce and offer innovative ways to overcome the challenge of working with a virtual team. We understand that many of our employers do not have full-time wellness resources and work to provide resources and training to make running a worksite wellness program as easy as possible.
Panhandle Public Health District is working together to improve the health, safety and quality of life for all who live, learn, work and play in the Panhandle. Our vision is that we are a healthier and safer Panhandle Community.