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02/11/2015

Timeline Photos

02/02/2015

Million Hearts - Prevention - Sodium Infographic

Million Hearts - Prevention - Sodium Infographic

02/02/2015

War Memorial Hospital ~Heart Health Events~

01/05/2015

Timeline Photos

01/05/2015

The Only Goal-Getting Tip You'll Ever Need

The Only Goal-Getting Tip You'll Ever Need

I like to think of goals as Point B—that place you want to get to from here (Point A). And, obviously, you want to find the path that gets you from Point A to Point B the most quickly. This idea is...

01/05/2015

The 28-Day Squat Challenge You'll Want to Start Now!

The 28-Day Squat Challenge You'll Want to Start Now!

I'm a huge fan of bodyweight exercises for the reason that you can use them for a great workout anywhere. And perhaps the king of all bodyweight exercises, is the squat. Squats are awesome because ...

11/25/2014

American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity Infographic

American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity Infographic

The American Heart Association helps you learn the recommendations for physical activity for adults.

11/25/2014

American Lung Association

Did you know chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States? November is COPD Awareness Month and November 19 is World COPD Day. Please share to help raise awareness. New COPD blog post: http://huff.to/1wYcbe5

11/21/2014

CDC To***co Free

For today's Great American Smokeout, we encourage you to quit smoking & start seeing the benefits of living smokefree. Within 20 minutes of quitting, your body will start to heal itself.

11/17/2014

Overnight Oats from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Overnight Oats from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Looking for a fast and healthy grab-and-go breakfast? Whip up a batch of creamy, easy overnight oats in the evening, stick it in the fridge and it' s ready in the morning. Then, add your favorite toppings – the possibilities are endless. Information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

11/10/2014

CDC

Did you know that to***co use and obesity are fueling the top 3 causes of preventable death in the U.S.? The CDC National Health Report 2014 finds Americans are living longer, healthier lives, but suggests that more work is needed to ensure that all Americans can achieve optimum health. Visit the report to learn more: http://www.cdc.gov/healthreport/

11/03/2014

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FACT: 7 of America’s 10 leading causes of death are chronic diseases – the most common, costly and preventable health problems. Prevention is key. Learn how to stay active and healthy: http://1.usa.gov/13iQ1pe

10/30/2014

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Million Hearts Initiative begins with you. Learn how you can fight heart disease and stroke: http://1.usa.gov/1mYHzcY

10/30/2014

Slow cooker steel cut oatmeal recipe | Breakfasts by Cook Smarts

Slow cooker steel cut oatmeal recipe | Breakfasts by Cook Smarts

This slow cooker steel cut oatmeal recipe is one of my favorite simple and easy pre-made breakfast solutions. I like to keep the base simple and then mix it up throughout the week. Some days I'll add nuts and cinnamon.

10/21/2014

Food Service Safety Certification Training on November 11-12 through MSU-Extension

10/20/2014

Brian Flemming completes half marathon two years after 390 pound weight-loss transformation began

Brian Flemming completes half marathon two years after 390 pound weight-loss transformation began

Almost two years to the day that he began taking steps – literally – to change his life, Brain Flemming finished the Detroit Marathon Sunday. When the journey started in October 2012, Flemming weighed more than 600 pounds.

10/20/2014

To Make Children Healthier, A Doctor Prescribes A Trip To The Park

To Make Children Healthier, A Doctor Prescribes A Trip To The Park

To get his young patients moving, Dr. Robert Zarr whips out his pad and prescribes a park. And not just any park. One chosen for the child from a 380-park database.

10/20/2014

5 Tricks for Fitness Success

5 Tricks for Fitness Success

What's your fitness goal? Power-walking around the block without feeling winded? Lifting more weight than you did last week? Running a marathon? Whether your athletic aspirations are lofty or not, finding the energy to get up and go can be a challenge.

10/10/2014

National Center for Safe Routes to School

Happy International Walk to School Day! We hope you have a safe, successful celebration. A salute to Acacia Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ for their superhero-themed Walk to School Day celebration last week.

Do you have pictures to share? We'd love to see them! Post them on our Walk to School Day event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1513269615557030/

10/09/2014

Help Sault Tribe Community Health Celebrate Food Day!

10/09/2014

CDC To***co Free

These numbers are REAL. people have lost their lives to illnesses caused by smoking and secondhand smoke; honor them by sharing your memorial today.

10/02/2014

Preventing Chronic Disease - PCD

A new CDC study reveals that prohibiting in all US subsidized housing, including public housing, could yield annual cost savings of nearly a half billion dollars from avoided secondhand smoke-related health care, renovation of units in which smoking has occurred, and smoking-attributable fire losses. Read the full study out today in PCD. http://go.usa.gov/pxNm

10/02/2014

MI Healthier Tomorrow

To fit more vegetables in your meals, follow these simple tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is easier than you may think.

09/30/2014

1000 Hours Outside

1000 Hours Outside

Join the Challenge. Get Outside. Win Cool Prizes.

09/25/2014

FREE Canning & Preserving Workshops for October and November 2014 provided through the Sault Tribe Traditional Foods Grant.

09/24/2014

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) visited Munising, Michigan to film and highlight the Sault Tribe's Healthy Schools Initiative at Munising Public Schools.

09/18/2014

Family Fitness Day!

09/18/2014

Prediabetes & Diabetes in the United States

09/15/2014

Canning and Preserving Workshops for October and November 2014!

09/15/2014

MI Healthier Tomorrow

Only about 50% of adults get enough aerobic activity. If you haven’t been active lately, don’t worry. The benefits from physical activity can be gained starting at just 10 minutes at a time, and even during breaks in the work day! What’s your favorite 10 minute activity during the day?

09/11/2014

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

9 in 10 eat too much . Get tips to reduce intake from the CDC: http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp

09/11/2014

MDCH Director Jim Haveman Shares his Personal Success Story

MDCH Director Jim Haveman Shares his Personal Success Story

As Director of the Michigan Department of Community Health, I was giving many speeches that included information about Governor Snyder's 4 x 4 Plan.

09/10/2014

CDC

New : 9 in 10 US school-aged eat too much . Find out how to help reduce sodium in your child’s diet: http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp.

09/08/2014

CDC To***co Free

Our staff decided to share their to live to***co free, what's yours? Share it using and you can see yours and other's here: http://bit.ly/1u6K7Hh

09/08/2014

Healthy Eating for Kids Food & Fitness

Healthy Eating for Kids Food & Fitness

We can't promise these tips will convert your picky eater into a fruit and vegetable fan, but they should make good food choices more attractive for everyone.