NC Lt. Governor Walter Dalton's Blog

We all know the dangers associated with cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke.  Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in America.  Cardiovascular disease is a strain on our health care system as well as our citizens and families.  The estimated direct and indirect cost of coronary heart disease is $165 billion annually.   

The best way to keep our hearts healthy and avoid cardiovascular disease is to follow a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a good diet.  That’s an area where we can all do better.  You can lower your heart disease risk by as much as 82 percent through your nutrition, fitness and health choices.  Your heart is in your hands.

To encourage all of us to take care of our hearts and stay fit and healthy, the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association has launched The Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge.  It is a 12-week program where you can work toward heart health through fitness choices, health choices or both.  You earn points for participating in physical activities or for making smart nutrition choices.  At the end of 12 weeks, each participant who meets the points goals receives a medal.

 Take the challenge today and get started on the path to staying fit and healthy.

Welcome to my new blog. This is a place for me to update you about my work in Raleigh and around the state.

We all know that we face difficult economic times. Too many of our families are struggling to make ends meet. That’s why each and every day, I am focused on what I can do to move North Carolina forward – leading in the new economy, giving our children the skills and tools for the future, giving our families access to the American Dream.

As lieutenant governor, it is important to me to travel the state and hear directly from North Carolinians like you. Speaking to our citizens in their communities and about their concerns helps me do a better job for you and the entire state. It gives me the opportunity to hear firsthand about the issues that matter to you.

So, this is a space for me to share with you the experiences and stories from my travels around the state, as well as the important debates taking place here in Raleigh. I hope you will follow this blog and share your ideas with me at lt.gov@nc.gov.

I also hope you’ll explore the rest of my website to learn more about our state and the issues facing us all.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Walter