Health

Solutions and stories related to bolstering quality healthcare, preventative care resources, and local initiatives that support healthy lifestyles.

Solution A Simple Storage Solution Helps Lander Hospice Patients Receive Free Equipment

Local Champion:: Anam Cara Giving
Date funded:: November 5, 2021
Grant Amount:: $11,653

Solution Taos High School Eases Pandemic-Related Stress for Teachers With Recharge Rooms

Local Champion:: Taos High School
Date funded:: September 24, 2021
Grant Amount:: $8,950

Solution Dōjō in Lander Meets Increased Demand for Low-Cost Martials Arts Instruction

Local Champion:: Wind River Dōjō
Date funded:: September 1, 2021
Grant Amount:: $10,000

Solution Cortez’s Southside Garden Grows Greens and Community

Local Champion:: Good Samaritan Center
Date funded:: July 23, 2021
Grant Amount:: $1,500

Solution P.E. Teachers and Cycling Club Bring Mountain Biking to Lander Youth

Local Champion:: Lander Cycling Club
Date funded:: June 21, 2021
Grant Amount:: $17,100

Story Fighting Food Insecurity in Fremont County June 2021

Lander’s pilot Speedgoat Market connects consumers to producers—and has opened the door to countywide expansion through a potential $400,000 USDA grant.

Story Helping Lander’s Community Meal Feed More March 2021

Thanks to a bigger refrigerator, the Community Meal at United Methodist Church now feeds more than 100 people per week.

Solution An Upgrade to Lander Search and Rescue Fleet Improves Response Times

Local Champion:: Lander Search and Rescue
Date funded:: March 5, 2021
Grant Amount:: $15,000

Solution Pilot Project in Lander Provides Lifesaving Cancer Screening Kits

Local Champion:: Wyoming Cancer Resource Services
Date funded:: February 22, 2021
Grant Amount:: $9,035

Story Lander’s Little Free Pantry December 2020

With food insecurity growing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, an accessible and free pantry is helping to alleviate hunger.

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