By Lieah Van Gompen

Mower Refreshed Intern

LatinoSaludables is comprised of a truly diverse group of community members working to make healthier choices easier for the Latino community in Mower County.

This energetic Mower Refreshed team meets monthly to discuss innovative solutions to root challenges faced by the Latino population in Mower County. Currently, the group’s efforts are focused on addressing stress, a prevalent thread woven through each of the top health concerns identified by the team. With this, they are in the process of creating a “TAKE5” toolkit adapted to bring meaningful engagement to the Latino community.

After the toolkit is completed, LatinoSaludables team members will be trained to deliver the information in an empowering way. Team members are sharing ideas about TAKE5 and learning what ways we can better partner the Latino community, Mower Refreshed is working toward creating a more inclusive and engaged Mower County.

This unique team consists of community members from all walks of life looking to improve the health of the Latino community in Mower County. Meetings generally consist of anywhere to 10-25 people of all races, genders, ages, and socioeconomic and education levels. Additionally, representation from a variety of Latino countries is common. The diverse composition of this group offers a broad spectrum of perspectives, leading to powerful energy and creative thinking. Beyond the development within the team, this energy helps to build the community of Mower County by creating an inclusive environment focused on wellness.

Want more information on LatinoSaludables? Email us at connect@MowerRefreshed.org or call 507-434-1039.