HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation is teaming up with Heal Reno County for a workshop on the health and wellbeing of Hutchinson. It’s called Community Decision Making and is scheduled for Monday, May 14, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Hutchinson Public Library. Kari Mailloux, program officer for the Hutchinson Community Foundation, discussed the meeting’s origins:

 

Mailloux says there are many factors involved in the city’s overall health, but says it starts with the economic wellbeing of families and individuals:

 

 

According to Mailloux, prioritizing various issues and solutions is one of the keys to making Hutchinson a healthier place to live:

 

The event will provide various workshops and discussion on how to implement the Hutchinson 2014 master bike and pedestrian plan, along with the 2017 comprehensive plan for the city.