EMMETT, Idaho — In Emmett, neighbors are leaning on each other to get healthier together, and they're being recognized for their hard work through accountability and community support that keeps them motivated and moving forward.

Every Wednesday morning in Emmett, you'll see neighbors like Barbara McLaren taking charge of their health through the Take Off Pounds Sensibly program, otherwise known as TOPS .

Barbara joined the TOPS program in 1974 while living in Simi Valley, California, where she worked as the lead crossing guard. Her family moved to Emmett in 1979, and after 44 years in California, Barbara and her husband decided to make Emmett their permanent home.

See how a group in Emmett stays healthy through peer support WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Emmett TOPS group

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