Mental Health<\/a>care”>mental<\/a> wellness. These programs are part of a longstanding partnership between SSM Health and the Children\u2019s Museum of Fond du Lac that began in 2008 and focuses on promoting family health and wellness.<\/p>\nThe supported programs address several priorities identified in community health assessments, including nutrition, physical health, mental health and early brain development. Garden Club provides hands-on gardening experiences that teach children about healthy foods and outdoor activity, while Baby Networking connects new parents and caregivers with resources that support healthy child development. Screen Free Week encourages families to reduce entertainment screen time and engage in active, meaningful experiences together.<\/p>\n
\u201cSupporting the health of our communities means investing in organizations that help children and families build healthy habits from an early age,\u201d according to Laura Nakielski, SSM Health Community Health manager. \u201cThe Children\u2019s Museum of Fond du Lac creates opportunities for learning, connection and wellness in ways that are engaging and accessible for families. We are proud to continue our partnership and support programs that promote physical, mental and emotional well-being for children and caregivers alike.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Children\u2019s Museum of Fond du Lac serves 60,000 individuals annually across Fond du Lac County and neighboring communities, providing educational experiences focused on social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. More than one-third of the museum\u2019s 900 member families are low-income, underscoring the organization\u2019s commitment to making programs accessible to all families<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership with SSM Health helps us provide experiences that support healthy development while bringing families together through learning and play,\u201d according to Andrea Welsch, Children\u2019s Museum of Fond du Lac chief executive officer. \u201cWhether children are growing vegetables in Garden Club, families are building connections through Baby Networking, or parents and kids are participating in Screen Free Week activities, these programs create meaningful opportunities to strengthen physical health, mental wellness and community connections. We are grateful for SSM Health\u2019s continued investment in local families.\u201d<\/p>\n
Together, SSM Health and the Children\u2019s Museum of Fond du Lac are helping create a healthier future by providing programs that encourage lifelong healthy habits, strengthen family relationships and support the overall well-being of children in the community<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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