Hyrum

Hyrum is taking a coordinated approach to community health by bringing together leaders from its five community services departments through the Community Services Health Coalition. The city promotes active living through accessible recreation and fitness opportunities, supports healthy eating through senior meals and food education, and provides programs that encourage connection, creativity, and lifelong learning. Initiatives such as art classes for residents with disabilities and the Hyrum Explorers youth STEAM program help create opportunities for residents of different ages and abilities to participate in community life. Hyrum is also planning investments in recreation infrastructure and programs to make physical activity more accessible to residents.

HEALTH STRATEGIES

Active Living

• Offered free or low-cost sports programming for community members
• Organized free or low-cost community fitness events
• Established a joint-use agreement for a facility to expand access to recreational opportunities

Access to Healthy Food

• Provided healthy meals at the senior center three days per week
• Offered classes on catching and preparing fish
• Promoted nutrition and food education resources through the library

Mental Health

• Promoted the safe use and disposal of medications
• Offered art classes for residents with disabilities through Hyrum City Museums
• Provided Hyrum Explorers, a youth science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) program