April 2016 - In This Issue:
WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES
Since its creation in 1994, The Rapides Foundation has sought to improve the health status of Central Louisiana by developing initiatives and strategies intended to impact our community for decades to come.  We invite you to learn more about our work by visiting our website.

The Rapides Foundation focuses its work in three strategic areas:

Healthy People, to improve access to healthcare and promote healthy behaviors.

Education, to increase the level of educational attainment and achievement as the primary path to improved economic, social and health status.

Healthy Communities, to improve economic opportunity and family income, and enhance civic and community opportunities for more effective leaders and organizations.

Contact Us

The Rapides Foundation
1101 Fourth Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
318-443-3394 or 800-994-3394

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#VegTogether PROMOTES HEALTHY EATING IN CENLA
Campaign encourages residents and families to eat veggies three times a day
The Rapides Foundation is partnering with The Public Good Projects to kick off the #VegTogether media campaign to encourage Central Louisiana consumers to eat vegetables at least three times a day. 

In the United States, the leading causes of death are heart disease, stroke and cancer - all diseases that eating more vegetables may prevent. Rates of heart disease, stroke and cancer are higher in Louisiana than in the United States as a whole.  


GET QUICK AND EASY VEGGIE PREP TIPS
Looking for simple prep tips to get veggies on the table in a hurry? We've got you covered.
You're likely seeing and hearing the #VegTogether message to include vegetables in more meals on TV, radio, newspapers, online, in grocery stores, and on social media. 

So how do you add more veggies with your busy schedule? We've got just the answer. The #VegTogether campaign has a website featuring vegetable prep and storage tips, health facts about vegetable consumption, and the campaign videos.
GET FIT WITH HIIT IN APRIL! 
April Challenge Calendar focuses on High Intensity Interval Training
Join The Rapides Foundation Get Healthy Cenla Challenge, a daily challenge designed to encourage people to improve their nutrition and physical activity. 
 
The April Challenge Calendar has a special focus on High Intensity Interval Training, also known as HIIT, in addition to the daily nutrition and fitness challenges. Just look for the yellow-shaded boxes for the HIIT workouts during the month.

Joe Rosier

Mission
The mission of The Rapides Foundation is to improve the health status of Central Louisiana. 

Vision
Our vision is to positively impact Central Louisiana by deploying resources to improve key factors of health status.