Let's Go! 5-2-1-0
Mid Coast Hospital is the local dissemination partner for MaineHealth�s Let�s Go! 5-2-1-0 program, helping children develop healthy daily habits that include:
- Five or more fruits and vegetables
- Two hours or less of recreational screen time
- One hour or more of physical activity
- Zero sugary drinks and more water
Mid Coast Hospital assists local child cares, schools, and out-of-school programs create environments that encourage 5-2-1-0 habits.
Contact us to become a 5-2-1-0 registered site. Benefits include:
- A free toolkit loaded with resources
- Free staff trainings, with contact hours
- Monthly e-mail tips
- Free membership in a network of hundreds of sites across Maine working to improve the health of our children
- Technical assistance from your local Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 Program Coordinator
- Annual recognition and mini-grant opportunities
As part of the Let's Go! Initiative, Mid Coast Hospital has created a StoryWalk� based on the book Wild Animal Alphabet, by Dahlov Ipcar. The StoryWalk is a portable resource available to local schools and community partners for use to promote physical activity and literacy among in our community.