According to www.countyhealthrankings.org, Halifax County ranks 99th out of 100 counties in health outcomes while Northampton County is currently 89th. The Roanoke Valley Community Health Initiative launched a five-year initiative to empower Roanoke Valley families to eat healthy and be physically active. The "Get Fit, Stay Fit Roanoke Valley" program promotes healthy living through education, dev
elops and offers activity-based programming at newly-developed parks, improves access to healthy foods, and focuses on increasing overall health and wellness. The program engages youth through activities including Walk to School Day, an annual FamilyFest, a Get Fit Halifax Challenge, and monthly play days.