Health Education

Stacey’s Shape Up, Fall 2026

Journey to Health

When: Friday, September 25, 2026 (Initial Weigh-Ins)-November 20, 2026 (Final Weigh-Ins). 

Where: Friday Weigh-Ins take place at: Dallas County Health Department-901 W. Main St. Buffalo, MO 65622

                                                                             Hours: 8:00am-noon or 1:00pm-4:30pm

               You may also weigh-in at: Dallas County Area Y-932 W. Main St Buffalo, MO 65622

                                                                             Hours: 5:00am-5:00pm

Cost: There is NO COST to join the challenge. However, to be eligible to win a prize in the overall weight

           loss division of the challenge the cost is $10.00.  All collected money will be distributed to the winners of

           the weight loss division at the end of the challenge.  (1st place-50%, 2nd place-35%, 3rd place-15%).

           The amounts awarded will be dependent on the number of those that pay to enter.  Overall

           weight loss winners will be figured on percentage of total weight loss.  Entry payments need to be

           made to the Dallas County Health Department either by cash, check or card.  You can pay through close  

           of business initial weigh-in day September 25, 2026.  *Individuals utilizing weight loss medication as

          loss, such GLP-1’s are ineligible to participate in the weight loss portion of the challenge; the objective of

          Shape Up is developing healthy, attainable habits for life.*

How: 1. Fill out a registration form (enclosed) return to either Dallas County Health Department by the end of

by the end of the day, Friday, September 25, 2026 (forms can be turned in at initial weigh-ins).  You

may also register online at the following link:

https://form.jotform.com/262304550998161

          2. Complete one of the eight Wellness Destinations each week.  Have your passport stamped at DCHD

               OR report at Dallas County Area Y, by phone or e-mail.

          3. If you choose to participate in the weight loss division, Weigh-in at one of the above locations each

               Friday; each week at weigh-in you which Wellness Destination you completed the previous week.

          4. Your completed passport will enter you into a drawing at the end of the challenge for a prize. The

              overall weight loss cash prizes (1st, 2nd & 3rd) will be distributed at the end of the challenge, the

              amount will be dependent upon the number of paying entries into the overall prize.

          5. Have FUN TRAVELING through this Wellness Journey!!!  Contact me with questions:

               Rachel.Badgett@dallascountyhealth.com, (417)345-2332x. 103.

 DEVELOP ATTAINABLE HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE!!!!

       P.S. Our partners at the Dallas County Area Y will be hosting their annual Turkey Day 5K on Thanksgiving

               and we encourage you to participate!