Steps to a HealthierPA-Fayette County is specifically intended to affect a healthy change in Fayette County residents.

Our goal is to reduce the incidence and negative effects of diabetes, obesity, asthma, physical inactivity, poor nutrition and tobacco use within our communities.

Using existing federal, state and local health programs, as well as the help of community organizations, Steps to a HealthierPA-Fayette County intends to educate our population and promote healthier lifestyles in our schools, workplaces, doctors' offices and neighborhoods.

Fayette County was selected for the federal Steps grant because our residents show significantly higher health concerns related to obesity, asthma and diabetes in our county, versus other areas in the state. The success of our program will be measured by the improved health of Fayette County residents, as demonstrated by fewer people in the hospital and fewer deaths due to risk factors that individuals can control.