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bhelman3
Apr 254 min read
Checking in on your Mental Health
Have you taken time to check in on yourself lately? Many of us are so busy that we forget to stop and evaluate how we’re feeling, both...
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bhelman3
Mar 273 min read
Relieving Stress in a Hurry
Whether it’s meeting an important deadline for work, trying to get your kids to bed, or finishing the grocery list for the week, stress...
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bhelman3
Feb 273 min read
Eating for your Mental Health
As a society, we’re typically told that we should eat better to keep our bodies healthy. That we should stay at a healthy weight. This...
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bhelman3
Jan 262 min read
February is Heart Health Month
When is the last time you thought about your heart health? Many of us can forget how important our heart is and how serious the...
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bhelman3
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Set Small Goals for Big Success in 2024
Another year gone, another year to start fresh on a healthier you! If you’re looking to make changes to your lifestyle, whether big or...
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bhelman3
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Music and your Mental Health
It’s official-the holiday season is upon us! Which means you’re likely hearing Mariah Carey everywhere, 24/7. Whether you prefer to hear...
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bhelman3
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Prevent or Manage Diabetes during Diabetes Awareness Month
Like it or not, November is already here! Which means leftover Halloween candy and deliciously dangerous holiday foods. While the...
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bhelman3
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Sleep for your Mental Health
When is the last time you got a good night’s sleep? Have you noticed that you’re feeling run down or in a bad mood lately? Odds are it...
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npurdy4
Aug 28, 20234 min read
Light the Night for Hope in September
Be on the look out for purple lights and ribbons on display throughout Franklin County in town centers, storefronts and porches during...
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bhelman3
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Making Time for Self-Care
When is the last time you took time for yourself? Has it been a while? Take 30 seconds now to close your eyes and just breathe. Your...
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bhelman3
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Mental Health in the Workplace
Did you know that 4 in 5 employees report that workplace stress affects their relationships with friends, family and coworkers? Now more...
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npurdy4
Jun 15, 20235 min read
Healthy Food Incentive Programs Support Local Economies and Local Health
Submitted by Jay Eury, Extension Educator, Energy, Business & Community Vitality Team with Penn State Cooperative Extension What’s a tool...
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bhelman3
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Get Outdoors this Summer!
Looking to get outdoors more this summer? The GO! (Get Outdoors) Franklin County Program can help get you moving with local trails to...
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bhelman3
May 1, 20232 min read
Moving Matters
Did you know that regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health? Being active benefits...
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bhelman3
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Promoting Physical Activity in the Workplace
As an employer, you can help improve the health of your employees and create healthier communities by promoting physical activity in your...
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npurdy4
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Move for Mental Health - Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania!
The Healthy Franklin County behavioral health and physical activity task forces have been working together over the last several weeks to...
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bhelman3
Mar 1, 20233 min read
March is National Nutrition Month®
Looking to improve your health by eating better? What better way to kick-off spring and National Nutrition Month® than by developing...
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bhelman3
Feb 1, 20233 min read
February is Heart Health Month
Did you know that 1 in 2 adults has high blood pressure? However, according to the CDC, only 1 in 4 adults has their blood pressure under...
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bhelman3
Jan 3, 20233 min read
Kick off the New Year with Winter STREAK
2023 has arrived and that means that WellSpan Health and community partners are ready to kick off the 3rd Annual Winter STREAK program on...
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