Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge kicks off

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FREDERICA, Del. – Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long kicked off the annual Lt. Governor’s Challenge on Thursday.

This comes as part of an effort to help build a stronger and healthier Delaware. Through her efforts with the community as both the Lt. Governor and as a nurse, Hall-Long understands the connection between physical and emotional wellness in addition to health and learning. After learning about so many dedicated groups already leading the way in helping others live better, the lieutenant governor established this challenge to bring to light their good works as well as to further promote policy, system and environmental change strategies in order to get more individuals and communities on the journey to a healthier Delaware.

“Lt. Governor Hall-Long is working to elevate the well-being, productivity, and prosperity of all Delawareans, and we hope that everyone will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to embark on a healthier lifestyle,” stated Governor John Carney. “We look forward to seeing the impact the Challenge has on all Delawareans, and I want to thank the Lieutenant Governor for her continued leadership on this issue.”

In attendance at the kick off were Governor John Carney; Dr. Karyl T. Rattay, MD, MS, Director, Division of Public Health; Shawn Garvin, Secretary, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Department of Education; Elizabeth Walker Romero, MS, Director, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health; William Strickland, Chairman of DE TURF; and other state leaders in the fields of health and well-being

If you would like more information on the Lt. Governor’s Challenge, click here.