2. A brief history…
Mayo Clinic Health System Austin was approached about the idea of community engagement and learning how citizens might approach improving health in their communities, families and for themselves.

3. What influences our health?

4. Research that makes sense for Mower County
Anthropologists:
Center for Innovation, Mayo Clinic
Community Needs Assessment:
United Way of Mower County
Mower County Public Health
Citizen Feedback:
On-going Input | Annual Wellness Summits

5. Two overall discoveries…
“I want to live a long
and healthy life so
that I can take care
of myself and do
what I need to every
day without constraints
because ________ count(s) on me.”

6. Life transitions offer unique opportunity to reflect and then redirect.

7. What is Mower Refreshed?

8. It’s a movement that… Supports and ignites efforts that make
the healthy choice
an easier choice
for all citizens in
our county.

9. Builds collaborations throughout the county surrounding wellness.

10. Serves as a connecting
point in Mower County
for programs, efforts,
businesses and
organizations
that promote making
healthy choices easier.

11. Encourages a shift
in culture to focus
on wellness in our
county.
Health not just
healthcare.

12. Farmer Markets | Shooting Star Trail | Public Health | MCHS Austin
Mower Refreshed…
looks to see what our citizens and organizations are already doing that works and builds upon those programs.
Sprouts | Get Fit Be Fit | H.O.L.D | Food Shelves| Exercise Groups | Nature Center |Schools | Faith Communities | Chamber | YMCA | Bruins Healthy Habits | United Way |
Farmer Markets | Shooting Star Trail | Public Health | MCHS Austin

13. Refreshed Monthly Wellness Tips
Mower Refreshed…
supports, promotes and grows citizen-inspired ideas:
WELLNESS PROFILE: Fit for You!
Refreshed Monthly Wellness Tips
Re·Freshed Business of the Year Award

14. We continue to expand and learn…
Over 200 individuals throughout the county are engaged in Mower Refreshed.
100 plus organizations are actively collaborating and sharing energy and resources.
On-going citizen feedback
fuels our direction
and efforts.

15. Get Connected
Web:
Phone:
| YouTube |Twitter
Sponsor Workshops/Speakers
Refreshed Newsletter (monthly)

16. Mower Refreshed and our partners are committed to creating a culture that makes the healthy choice an easier choice for all citizens in Mower County.