Did you know that a few years ago St. Louis was at the top of the list of unhealthiest cities in the US? Even Conan O'Brien used St. Louis as the punch-line of a joke...a joke about our "rear-ends" not fitting through the Arch! In 2004, Charter Communications took the initiative to launch Get Hooked on Health St. Louis, a collaboration with the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County to make St. Louis a healthier place to live. This year, we are re-branding the campaign to encompass not only health and fitness, but other important areas of life including time management, home organization and energy efficiency. It is Smart Living, and it is about the whole family and everything life encompasses. It is quick meal solutions, energy efficient windows, family activities and exercise tips. It is not a one-time program or event, but an ongoing effort encouraging St. Louisans to make smart life choices.

What is the end result? The new "Healthiest Cities" list has been released by Men's Health Magazine, and St. Louis is nowhere to be found on the unhealthy list! And Cooking Light magazine even ranked us 14th in the top 20 cities that fit their philosophy to eat smart, be fit and live well. We have made great strides, but our work will never be complete. We will continue to encourage St. Louisans to make smart choices in all aspects of life...each day, one person at a time.