Greene County’s Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start for a Healthy Me is a program of the Greene County Rural Health Network and run in collaboration with the Greene County YMCA. Fresh Start is a Healthy Lifestyle program designed to help participants reach their health and fitness goals! Over the course of sixteen weeks, participants will be provided support such as healthy tips on nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, in-person clinics and a supportive social network. Over $6000 in cash prizes will be awarded across several categories throughout the program. Join today and make 2026 your best year!
The Fresh Start program begins February 2nd and is open to all Greene County residents over the age of 18. You must sign up with a work group or a community group (list below). For more details, call Michele Johnson at 518-731-7529.
“2020 hit us all pretty hard. My dad passed away last June and with being in quarantine, I gained quite a few lbs after losing weight in 2019. I was ready to change and ready to start The Greene County Biggest Loser again in 2021. The contest was just what I needed to get moving and eat better. It kept me accountable and I made sure to walk/exercise every day.I am thankful for Greene County Rural Health for offering this contest to our county and for getting me motivated to get the weight off.” – 2021 Biggest Loser participant, Jackie Reese
“When I started this in February, I was as heavy as I had ever been and was losing the ability to do things that everyone takes for granted like tying your shoes…this competition has jumpstarted my drive and the results have made me want it more. The results work so I’m sticking with it…My goal is 170lbs. And I will achieve my goal.” – 2021 Biggest Loser participant, Jeremy Newkirk
“I’ve been really happy with the Biggest Loser program and feel much better as was able to keep on the right path and did lose weight. I appreciated that the program was flexible and free and had many options, including opportunities to learn about nutrition and participate in exercise classes. I enjoyed the motivational posts and the focus on lifestyle and health. The program was just the boost I needed to get started on losing weight and working on my nutrition and wellness. Thank you!” – Biggest Loser participant
| Community Groups |
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| Catskill Public Library 1 Franklin Street Catskill, NY 12414 |
| Community Action of Greene County Contact: Carol Burnett 7856 Us Highway 9W Catskill, NY 12414 |
| Excel Physical Therapy Coxsackie Contact: Marie Carroll 11831 Rt. 9W West Coxsackie, NY 12192 |
| Heermance Public Library Contact: Eileen Goble 1 Ely Street Coxsackie, NY 12051 |
| Kelly's Pharmacy Coxsackie Contact: Kris Baskiewicz 34 Hope Plaza West Coxsackie, NY 12192 |
| Kelly's Pharmacy Greenville Contact: Kris Baskiewicz 4852 NY-81 Greenville, NY 12083 |
| Lee Physical Therapy & Wellness Contact: Brandi Schneider 467 Main Street Cairo, NY 12413 |
| Mountain Top Library Contact: Maureen Garcia 6093 Main St Tannersville, NY 12485 |
| Palenville Public Library Contact: Bathsheba Orlando 3303 NY -23A Palenville, NY 12463 |
| Greene County YMCA Contact: Cindy Krasney 35 Route 81 W. Coxsackie, NY 12192 |
| Participating Worksite Groups |
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| Athens Generating |
| Cairo Durham School Contact: Tracy Selner |
| CACSD |
| Catskill Central School District Contact: Liz Conrad |
| National Bank of Coxsackie Contact: Leslie Shove |
| Greene County |
| Haleon |
