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Regarding Active Transportation and Local Cycling

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Physical inactivity is linked to obesity and several chronic health conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. With obesity identified as a priority focus area of the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment, Lincoln Memorial Hospital encourages everyone in our community to get where you are going by moving your body. Whether walking or cycling, incorporating activity into your everyday routine is a sure way to achieve better health.

Cycling is a low impact, recreational activity available at your local park, the LMH wellness trail and around your neighborhood. At LMH, we have installed new bike racks and a fix-it station to provide a place for local cyclists to pump up their tires and make small repairs while on the road.

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Furthermore, Lincoln Memorial Hospital encourages Logan County communities to develop opportunities for safer walking and bike riding. The Logan County Board, City of Lincoln and City of Atlanta have approved bike path plans which is the first major step toward accessing funding for bike-friendly communities. As the community health director at LMH, I was inspired by the City of Lincoln’s recent action to apply for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant. If awarded, the grant will provide funding for improvements to roads that will make it easier for people to walk and ride safely across Lincoln Parkway. When community leaders prioritize the development of cycling infrastructure and programs, they are prioritizing the health and quality of life of their residents.

Angela L. Stoltzenburg, MBA
Director of Community Health
Lincoln Memorial Hospital

[Posted October 28, 2022]

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