Atrium Health received grant funding through The Duke Endowment’s Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas program to establish a coalition in Cleveland County to increase access to quality healthcare services and address the social and economic factors which impact the health of the community. Healthy Together Cleveland was established with a diverse steering committee composed of representatives from Atrium Health, Cleveland County Health Department, HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County, Cleveland County Schools, City of Shelby, non-profit sector, faith sector, and community residents who have a desire to invest in a healthier Cleveland County. Healthy Together Cleveland uses health data from many resources to help show the need for health change in Cleveland County.
Healthy Together Cleveland held five community conversations in January 2023 and had 117 community members in attendance. The purpose was to introduce the Healthy Together Cleveland coalition, share health data related to nutrition, obesity and physical activity and have conversation to better understand why Cleveland County continues to be one of the least healthy counties in North Carolina, help guide the coalition in creating Community Health Improvement Plans and to gauge interest in supporting Healthy Together Cleveland health initiatives.
The community conversations were open to anyone in Cleveland County and participants were compensated with a $25 gift card. All groups shared a feeling of sadness, concern and wanting to help make changes.
Nutrition Action Plans
Physical Activity Action Plans
