Mission:
The Wellness Coalition facilitates a coordinated, community-wide system to improve the health and wellness of people with limited or no health insurance through collaboration, services and education.
Background:
The Wellness Coalition was established when a group of healthcare providers came together to work on improving health outcomes for persons with chronic diseases and little or no health insurance. Our Board Member Organizations include the major “safety net” healthcare providers—those serving underserved persons in the five counties of Alabama’s River Region: Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery.
Brag Lines:
- Partnered with the City of Montgomery, River Region Trails and the Montgomery Botanical Gardens to implement critical sidewalk planning, crosswalk repainting and ADA upgrades, establishing safe and accessible routes to encourage physical activity around Oak Park.
- Hosted our 5th Annual Virtual Breastfeeding Summit, bringing together the public, professionals and topical experts to find ways to increase breastfeeding rates in the River Region.
- Held our signature “A Tour of Wellness” health fairs in Montgomery and Coosada, connecting hundreds of people to wellness resources.
- Provided wellness case management services to thousands of local residents, including help finding a doctor, accessing community resources and applying for health insurance.
Wishlist:
- Businesses interested in partnering on community-based health and wellness initiatives for employees and residents through our cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Local residents to become Champions of Change by joining our committees to promote health and wellness in the River Region.
Ghandi Daniels, Executive Director
“This year, we brought together communities for our 5th Annual A Tour of Wellness with our biggest turnout yet. We also increased access to breastfeeding support programs, made streets safer for physical activity and connected thousands of residents with local resources. Connect with us to learn how you can join our efforts to make the River Region a healthier place for all.”
334.293.6502 | thewellnesscoalition.org
3060 Mobile Hwy, Montgomery, AL
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