Thriveobx

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

Well-being is built in the little things we do every day.

ThriveOBX brings together five pillars of well-being: Nourish, Move, Purpose, Engage and Balance. Together, the Thrive5 offer simple ways to build healthy habits, connect with others and make the most of life here on the Outer Banks.

Find your own way to thrive!

10/21/2026

Walktober is all about moving more, making memories and celebrating our community! Let’s keep the momentum going and celebrate the people and moments that make this challenge special.

Join us Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dare County Parks & Recreation in Kill Devil Hills for our Walktober community celebration, where we’ll recognize participants across six fun categories:

-Most Consistent Walker
-Best Walking Buddy
-Best Walking Adventure
-Best Walktober Photo
-Most Improved
-ThriveOBX Walktober Champion

📸 Have a favorite Walktober photo or someone you think deserves a shoutout? Message us with your photos and nominations! We want to see your walking adventures, celebrate your accomplishments and recognize the people who make Walktober fun.

10/20/2026

Wednesday Well-being Tip: Make room for a mental reset.

When your day feels busy, take five minutes to step away from what you're doing. Stretch, take a few deep breaths or enjoy a quiet moment before moving on to your next task.

Giving yourself a short pause can help you recharge and approach the rest of your day with a fresh perspective. 🌿

10/19/2026

Although the Outer Banks Seafood Festival was canceled due to the storm, our team is bringing the planned festival menu to Outer Banks Health with a special Thrive Bites Pop-Up!

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Outer Banks Health main hospital lobby for a pop-up featuring a seared shrimp cake sandwich, OBX-style clam chowder and Latin-inspired shrimp ceviche, prepared by our award-winning Food and Nutrition Services team.

We’ll be accepting donations for the menu items, with all proceeds supporting our We Give Campaign and the development of the Outer Banks Health Walking Path.

Planned for our hospital campus, the walking path will provide a safe, accessible outdoor space for movement, reflection and connection.

Stop by, grab lunch and help us bring this exciting project to life! Cash, check and credit card donations will be accepted. We hope to see you there!

10/19/2026

Walktober is picking up the pace! 👟

From October 1–15, our community has walked an incredible:

🚶 777 walkers
👣 83.1 million steps
📍 37,782 miles walked

A big shoutout to all 22 teams putting in the steps! Dare County is currently leading in total steps, with Outer Banks Health and Outer Banks Community close behind. Manteo Elementary is also leading the way in average steps per walker!

Haven't joined Walktober yet? There's still time! Jump in, find ways to move that work for you and have fun along the way at ThriveOBX.com/Walktober

🎉 Let's celebrate together! All Walktober participants are invited to our community celebration on Saturday, November 7, from 1–3 p.m. at Dare County Parks and Recreation in Kill Devil Hills. Join us to celebrate our community's efforts!

10/19/2026

Hosting an event that supports community well-being? Share it with the ThriveOBX community!

We're now accepting submissions to help promote events that align with our mission and one or more of the Thrive5© pillars: Nourish, Move, Purpose, Engage and Balance. Approved events will be featured on the Community Events Calendar at ThriveOBX.com.

Submit your event at ThriveOBX.com/events and click "Planning An Event? Submit Here."

10/14/2026

Whether you're taking a morning stroll, walking with a friend or finding new ways to fit movement into your day, every step counts.

Haven't joined the challenge yet? It's not too late! You can join Walktober at any point throughout October. It's a fun way to get moving and connect with others in our community.

Looking for more ways to get moving? Check out upcoming Outer Banks Health Walk with a Doc dates, including new walks in Hatteras, at OuterBanksHealth.org/walk-with-a-doc/

🎉 Save the date! All Walktober participants are invited to our end-of-challenge celebration on Saturday, November 7, from 1–3 p.m. at Dare County Parks and Recreation in Kill Devil Hills. Come celebrate the miles!