1. Williamson, West Virginia

2. Partner Organizations Local / Regional
Mingo County Diabetes Coalition
Williamson Farmers Market/WRA
Growing Warriors
Local Restaurants (34:Ate)
Public Housing, Local Government
Community Gardens
Community College (SWVCTC)
Williamson Memorial Hospital
Mingo County Redevelopment Authority
Coalfield Development Corporation
KISRA
Federal & Private Funding Partners
State Universities (Marshall, WVU)
Amizade (Service Learning Groups)

3. Your SCALE Team Monica Niess The Write Choice Network Scot Deily
Farmer & Nature-based Healing (SOLB)
Jenny Hudson
WHWC Diabetes
Coalition Director
Nate Siggers
Amizade Volunteer Coordinator
Darrin McCormick
Former Mayor of Williamson

4. “Healthy in the Hills”
The community of Williamson, WV is dedicated to building a culture of health through holistic community and clinical interventions in order to stimulate a thriving local economy centered around wellness for the entire population.
We are looking to mentor other small, rural towns across America in building a culture of health that links economic development, entrepreneurship, and local foods through a health lens. We are interested in learning how to share the framework for building a culture of health that can be locally implemented and deeply connected to the local culture, people, and sense of place.

5. Top Three Sources of Pride in our Community
1. Building a culture of active living & healthy eating
2. Creating opportunities for meaningful work
3. We embrace our heritage and promote strong social network

6. Area(s) of Focus for our SCALE Work
Social determinants
Chronic disease prevention
Access to healthy food
Housing
Entrepreneurship
Local thriving economy
We plan to improve equity by addressing economic development, entrepreneurship, education, food, and housing through a health and wellness lens.

7. We are most proud of our work to…
Implemented a Community Health Worker model to address high rates of diabetes among target population that is now being integrated into the primary care setting.
Significantly decreased HbA1c levels among diabetic patients. % of patients with controlled HbA1c levels < 9% rose from 9.2% to 33.3% within 18 months.
Significant reduction in # of ED visits among patients.

8. We know a lot about….. We need help with…..
Building a culture of health.
Growing a local food economy.
FQHC as anchor institution.
Linking economic development and workforce development with health initiatives.
Community Health Worker models.
Physical activity and healthy eating programs.
Health Innovation HUB model
Developing measurable metrics to support impact of programs.
Replicating best practices.
Developing our regional Economic Transition model.

9. Favorite Hometown Spot(s)
34:Ate
Williamson Farmers Market
The Coal House
Community Gardens
Williamson Health and
Wellness Center
Monthly 5K Runs
Downtown Williamson

10. Rob Harris “Chattaroy Holler”
Words We Live By…..
Our Community Theme Song….
We are committed to work in tandem with others to transform what it means to be a healthy nation. We will amplify the voices calling for change to build a Culture of Health. People are a communities most valuable resource. People are our greatest innovation.
Rob Harris “Chattaroy Holler”

11. Celebrity Spokesperson Who Best Represents Us (and why)
Dr. C. Donovan Beckett

12. Best way to contact us:
Monica Niess Jenny Hudson The Write Choice Network WHWC Diabetes Coalition