Free health checks and lifestyle guidance coming to Oldambt this April
Residents of Oldambt can get a free lifestyle check and personalized health advice this April as part of a local health tour. With healthcare pressures growing, the initiative helps people take charge of their well-being through simple, accessible support.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Oldambt Health Tour |
| Organizer | Municipality of Oldambt & Healthy Ageing Network Northern Netherlands (HANNN) |
| Service | Free lifestyle check (BMI, grip strength, social contacts, nutrition, activity) |
| Additional Support | Health, exercise, and well-being coaches |
| Dates & Locations | April 8, 17, and 22 at Poiesz, SPAR, PLUS, and Jumbo stores in Oldambt |
| Time Slots | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Registration | No advance registration required |
| More Info | www.gemeente-oldambt.nl/gezondheidstour |
The municipality of Oldambt plays a key role in promoting public health by organizing initiatives like this health tour. It collaborates with regional networks such as HANNN to provide accessible health services and encourage residents to adopt healthier lifestyles.
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Oldambt to host health tour in April
In April, a health tour will travel through the municipality of Oldambt to inform residents about their health and guide them toward a healthier lifestyle. Residents are warmly invited to participate free of charge in a lifestyle check.
This effort is much needed. Healthcare is changing. We are living longer, yet we have adopted less healthy lifestyles. As a result, many people spend more years in poorer health. When they eventually seek care, fewer professionals are available to provide it. It is therefore not guaranteed that help will always be available at the right time. This makes it essential for people to take control of their own health.
The Healthy Living Room
The health tour features the Healthy Living Room from the Healthy Ageing Network Northern Netherlands (HANNN): a bus where residents can receive a free lifestyle check. HANNN staff will measure your BMI, grip strength, and ask questions about topics such as social contacts, nutrition, and physical activity. Positive health is the central focus. The lifestyle check takes about 20-30 minutes and is free of charge. Afterward, you will receive the results on paper.
Oldambt Health Coaches
In addition to the Healthy Living Room, health, exercise, and well-being coaches from Oldambt will be present. They can refer you to suitable programs in the municipality. For example, a health coach can help you find an appropriate physical activity, while well-being coaches assist with issues such as loneliness, stress, or loss. They guide you toward suitable activities or groups to strengthen social connections and well-being. The exercise coaches offer (low-threshold) physical activities, such as walking and cycling.
Practical Information
The health tour will take place on three days in April at various locations in Oldambt. No advance registration is required—you can simply drop by.
- Wednesday, April 8, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Poiesz in Beerta
- Wednesday, April 8, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Poiesz in Bad Nieuweschans
- Friday, April 17, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, SPAR in Finsterwolde
- Friday, April 17, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, PLUS in Winschoten
- Wednesday, April 22, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Jumbo in Scheemda
- Wednesday, April 22, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Jumbo in Winschoten
For a full overview of the locations and times, visit www.gemeente-oldambt.nl/gezondheidstour.