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Commissioners back ParksRx ‘OutdoorsRx’ program to expand outdoor health and education
Summary
Skagit County commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation supporting a ParksRx program that aims to connect residents — especially youth and marginalised groups — to outdoor activities through partnerships with the hospital district, land trusts and nonprofit providers.
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a proclamation supporting the creation and implementation of a ParksRx program (branded in presentations as OutdoorsRx or “Veil to Wellness”). The vote, 3–0, endorses a county effort to coordinate partners that will prescribe and promote outdoor activities for health and educational benefits.
Why it matters: County parks staff, public-health partners and nonprofit leaders said ParksRx will leverage existing programs to reduce anxiety, improve physical health and build environmental stewardship by making outdoor experiences more accessible.…
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