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Our vision is for Charleston to become the healthiest city in the Southeast and it all begins with YOU!

Charleston, SC
Joined January 2012
Good morning Charleston! What is one emoji you would use to show how your feeling about today? I'll go first... 🥲
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Nahh I'm just kidding! Here's how I'm actually feeling 🤣😄
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Happy Monday everybody! When approaching any goals, ditch the "all or nothing" mindset! Start small, and test out one of these simple switches in your life this week. #Motivationalmonday #healthtips #StartSmallDreamBig Image from: JustFit justfit.app/
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Are you drinking your daily sugar intake before breakfast? The recommended amount is around 12 teaspoons and your large flavored coffee can be up to 15 teaspoons! #sugarcrash #choosehealth #areyoudrinkingcandy
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Ladies, did you know you should exercise alongside your cycle? Each phase of your cycle impacts your hormones in different ways. So, high intensity workouts can stress out your hormones during certain phases and imbalanced hormones can cause weight gain. Try these tips below!
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Mad Park is looking for volunteers! If you're interested in helping this organization provide education and services related to nutrition and physical activity than visit swipe to sign up!
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Earth Day is coming up, start celebrating now by making your own garden at home in just 4 steps. Gardening is a sustainable practice that not only does it benefit the environment, but helps promote healthier living. #diyhome #gardening #eatclean #healthtips
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April is National Cancer Control Month, so here are a few tips from OSF Healthcare to implement in your lifestyle to lower your risk. #cancercontrolmonth #cancerrisks #PreventionWorks
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Put your gardens to use this spring, and try out this easy mason jar salads for lunch on the go! Each jar is good for 5 days after prepping. #thinkhealthythursday #gardening #communityhealth #eatclean #healthtips #charlestonsc
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We're proud to announce a partnership with the USDA to convene the Racial Equity Learning Lab! Learn more and read each council member's full bio on our website: bit.ly/3UfA1oS #racialequity #racialequitylearninglab #foodjustice #socialjustice #USDA #farmtoschool
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Self-improvement and career growth is a lifelong endeavor, and these enlightening session recordings from #FNCE 2022 can guide you on your journey! Check out these 4 sessions for 4 CPEU: sm.eatright.org/FNCE22career #eatrightPRO #rdchat #RDNCPE
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Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth #210 starting today at the Child Nutrition Conference for your #FREE child nutrition resources! See you soon!
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Did you know April 9 - 15 is #STIweek? One in five people in the U.S. have a Sexually Transmitted Infection. STIs can be prevented and treated with the help of your health care provider. #TalkTestTreat
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April is National Cancer Control Month, so here are a few tips from OSF Healthcare to implement in your lifestyle to lower your cancer risk. #cancercontrolmonth #cancerrisks #PreventionWorks
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Shape up for spring! Try out some of these tips to get active! #workoutwednesday #activeliving
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Head on over to the Green Heart Farm Stand today from 4- 7pm at Enston Home to stock up on your weeks fruits and veggies. They offer locally grown produce for sale at a "pay what you can" rate! The Farm Stand is open to all! #greenheartgrown #greenheartproject @greenheartchs
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The Riverfront Park in North Charleston is hosting the 2023 Walk for Water where people walk to bring clean, safe water to 10,000 people around the world. When: 3/25 9AM Register here: walkforwater.rallybound.org/…
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