The health of a community is essential to its growth. Health and wellness services, providers, and facilities are integral aspects of a community’s quality of life. Although health and wellness properly encompasses the healthcare of individuals, it also represents a lifestyle for people looking for an active community. With Union Hospital, top-of-the-line healthcare providers and professionals, endless facilities, and extracurricular wellness activities, Terre Haute's health and wellness industry is well equipped.
The Health & Wellness Pillar of the Community Plan focuses on improving overall community health outcomes for a healthier community. In this section, you'll find metrics including physical inactivity rate, life expectancy, substance abuse arrests, tobacco use, and suicide rate.