PROGRAMS

Creating Healthier Communities
Q Health Connections actively identifies community health needs and develops strategically proactive initiatives. These initiatives aim to improve health literacy and help prepare young people and adults to become successful, responsible and healthy citizens.

Physical Activity and Nutrition Programs

Step to It Programs

• Step to It Southside – A fun weekly walking program designed to engage community members of all ages and ability levels in taking the first step to becoming healthy and physically fit. Nutritious snacks and beverages are provided. Each member receives a pedometer and tracking log.
• Step to It Challenge – A 6-week challenge which encourages members to form teams with friends, family and co-workers and work towards becoming more physically active and nutritionally aware. Our most recent Challenge had 1,500 participants whose activity equaled walking around the world 3.5 times.

For more information about Step to It, please visit: www.steptoit.info

Testimonials
“I enjoy walking with our group. It's something to look forward to. It's on our calendar every week and my husband and I come as often as we can. We are in our early 70's and intend to keep walking for many years yet. Our leader provides delicious fruit, juice and water for when we're done with our walk.”

Ruby Beaulieu
Minneapolis, Minnesota

“I've been afforded an opportunity in the Step to It program to develop rapport with individuals I seemingly have nothing in common with. I have new relationships and a greater sense of accountability to my new peers and to myself. We look forward to seeing each other and catching up weekly on our lives. This provides a new support system for each other and a new pipeline to community information and resources. I've enjoyed walking and have gained a greater appreciation for it now since I have companionship.”

M. Lynn Daniels
Minneapolis, Minnesota

“I like Step to It because I like to walk and the food provided afterwards is nutritious and good. It's my main source of exercise and I know it's good for me. I have been walking with this program for two years and I hope to continue for a long time.”

Miyoko Bixler
Minneapolis, Minnesota

“A continuation of my walking program is the camaraderie of walking with and meeting many people that are involved in walking for their health. Fruit, juice and water are always provided. Step to It is a great program. We would welcome all new walkers.”

Simon Beaulieu
Minneapolis, Minnesota