The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation presents the Healthy Hometown award annually to encourage and reward exemplary community health and wellness in minucipalities across the state. Faculty and students worked alongside community leaders to create the grant application based on Lexington’s environmental ordinances and policies, reduced tobacco use, community wellness infrastructure and fitness classes, edible community garden, and farmers market.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
M Partner Contact Info
Laura Martin
M Partner Director and Associate Director of the McLean Institute
lemartin@olemiss.edu
662-915-2078
University Faculty Contact
Ovuokerie Adddoh
Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
Local Government / Community Contact
Robin McCrory
Office of the Mayor
Mayor of Lexington
lexmsone@yahoo.com
662-834-1261