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Put Safety First This Summer

Posted by CDC on June 12, 2013 at 8:04am 0 Comments

With warmer weather in the summer months, communities are likely bustling with residents enjoying the outdoors. You may be walking to the farmers market with your family, taking a mid-day stroll with a friend, or biking with your kids to the neighborhood pool.

Walkable communities are good for…

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Make This a Smoke-Free Father’s Day

Posted by CDC on June 10, 2013 at 9:11am 0 Comments

Father's Day celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make to children's lives. Fathers help their children develop morals and values as well as a belief system. They also help them navigate through society and influence general habits and their overall way of living. As significant role…

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Get Outdoors and Get Summer Fun Going!

Posted by CDC on June 6, 2013 at 8:27am 0 Comments

June weather is warming up and summer is right around the corner.  As schools across the nation dismiss for summer break, students – along with their parents, friends, neighbors, and communities – can take part in  National Get Outdoors Day (June 8) as a way to celebrate Great Outdoors Month this June.  This exciting annual event encourages active outdoor fun, connects…

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Make Health a Priority during Men’s Health Week

Posted by CDC on June 5, 2013 at 1:30pm 0 Comments

National Men’s Health Week (NMHW) kicks off June 10 and will be celebrated until June 16. This week-long health observance highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Men across the country are empowered…

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Does your community offer healthy cooking classes?

Started by CDC. Last reply by Nancy Pappas Apr 10. 1 Reply

Healthy cooking can be daunting for some people. But it is fun and easy—and the food tastes delicious! Check to see if your community offers healthy cooking classes. Continue

What is your favorite healthy snack?

Started by CDC Feb 25. 0 Replies

Eating healthy throughout the day can be easy. Fresh fruit, nuts and dried fruit, and green smoothies are great healthy-snack options. What is your favorite?Continue

Make heart-healthy choices this month and all year long!

Started by CDC Feb 20. 0 Replies

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; 1 in every 4 deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. How will you make heart-healthy choices…Continue

Wishing you a healthy Valentine’s Day!

Started by CDC Feb 13. 0 Replies

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We hope you keep healthy choices in mind as you celebrate the love of family and friends!Continue

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