Guin Fit is an organization conducted through Youngstown State University, and made possible through funding from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) 2023 – 2028 cooperative agreement.
Our goal is to partner with community organizations that support policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes. By working with these organizations, we plan to develop strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors, such as making healthy decisions, eating healthy foods, getting regular exercise, and make these options readily available in communities that have limited or no access to them.
Safe and Accessible Physical Activity
Family Health & Weight Programs
We hope you join us in addressing these needs here in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding communities!
FOOD & NUTRITION
Maintaining a balanced, healthy diet can often be a challenge, one that is only compounded by limited access to healthy foods. Food security is an issue that affects families not only in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas, but nationwide. The Guin Fit team seeks to address these issues, giving families in our area access to numerous resources, such as:
It is through providing these resources that we assist individuals who may not have the same access to or awareness of healthy foods and nutrition, thereby building a stronger, healthier community.
POP-UP DEMONSTRATION INQUIRY
Safer street designs. It is through providing these resources that we assist individuals who may not have the same access to or awareness of healthy foods and nutrition, thereby building a stronger, healthier community.
This is based on safety measures recommended by the Federal Highway Administration. The demonstration seeks to advocate for future improvements in transportation safety, showcase potential road designs, gather community feedback, and provide a fun day for the neighborhood.
FAMILY WELLNESS
Health starts at home, and with many children suffering from childhood obesity across the country, family-centered health behavior and lifestyle treatment programs are vital to creating healthier communities. These programs are achieved by ensuring the following:
Healthy families lead to healthy communities. Our staff is eager to assist families in developing family health and weight plans, and we look forward to working with you to achieve your health goals.