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Register for Dig In Now!
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:01pm — mmckinley
AHA invites you to Dig In, our third annual event featuring the down and dirty on how to build and maintain and sustain community gardens in the Triangle! Winter "Staycation": Six Things to Do This Winter in Wake County
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 4:48pm — mmckinley
True winter weather simply hasn’t hit the Triangle yet this year, but it may still happen! In the absence of snow and lots of exercise sleddding and cross country skiing, AHA offers these ideas for kids tracked out or anyone looking to fill their weekends with fun activities. If you have other ideas, share them with us to pass along. AHA Partner in the Spotlight: WakeMed's Energize!
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:29pm — mmckinley
"We were talking about making good food choices and portion control, but it just wasn’t sinking in,” said Yuri Brown, Essence Lee’s foster mother. Then Brown contacted WakeMed’s Energize! program last spring, and she set in motion what became a major lifestyle change for this Fuquay-Varina teenager. As a result of her Energize! participation, Essence lost 44 pounds from March to August, discovered how fun Zumba can be, learned what a healthy portion is, and according to her foster mother, became a more confident person.Bright Beginnings: Healthy Living for Kids
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:23pm — mmckinley
At Bright Beginnings Child Development Center in Cary, director and co-owner Shirley Herndon puts a heavy focus on nutrition for the children in seven preschool classes at the child care center, along with the 5 to 14-year-olds participating in before- and after-school care, and track-out and summer camps. How are local schools measuring up in terms of teaching healthy lifestyles?
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 4:08pm — mmckinley
Parents send their kids off to school each morning so that they will receive a strong education to prepare them for a successful life. Typically, parents don't think about how their child's school can impact their health--now and for life. In reality though, schools can have a huge impact on your child's health!Because schools can play such a signifcant role in wellness, AHA supports parents and teachers with its Brains and Bodies Workshop series--which offers practical solutions for free and inexpensive ways to teach, highlight and reinforce wellness messages. AHA also created its Brains and Bodies Award program to celebrate the elementary and middle schools in Wake County that are going the extra mile to create a healthier environment for students and staff, and by extension, for students' families.
Applying for the Award
Family Fit Lifestyle Month--Here's to the New Year!
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:06pm — mmckinley
It's January...again. And again, many people across Wake County, the state and the country are re-thinking their fitness levels as part of their annual new year's resolutions. While physical fitness (and nutritious foods) is important all year long, AHA is happy to join everyone in re-focusing this month for Family Fit Lifestyle Month. Several AHA partners have some great ways to help you re-energize for the new year.Year in Review: AHA Partners Celebrate 2011 Successes!
Tue, 12/13/2011 - 4:34pm — mmckinley
Before we ring in the new year, let's take a look back at some of the accomplishments related to physical activity and healthy eating that some AHA partners have had a key role in during 2011 in Wake County! AHA Rewards Healthy Schools with Prizes Up to $500!
Tue, 12/13/2011 - 9:51am — mmckinley
We are celebrating healthy schools! The AHA Brains and Bodies Awards program recognizes elementary and middle schools (both public and private) across the county that are going the extra mile to meet and exceed local wellness policies in order to create a healthy school environment. “This award is a great opportunity for schools to showcase how they are fostering a healthier student body and school environment—and to earn funding to further their wellness initiatives,” said Laura Aiken, AHA director. “Thirteen schools won awards in the 2011 inaugural awards program, including four Gold level winners, and we were so pleased to highlight ways they are succeeding and examine areas where they can improve for the children’s sake.”
AHA is pleased to announce that this year financial awards will be given as follows:
Raleigh’s Beloved Pullen Park to Feature Local, Fresh Foods
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 8:21pm — mmckinley
This Saturday, Pullen Park re-opens to the public with a grand opening celebration after being closed for renovations for nearly two years. In addition to the beautifully restored carousel, welcome center, train depot and park facilities, Raleigh’s oldest amusement park will feature fresh, healthy, delicious food at Pullen Place Café.AHA Partner in the Spotlight: Marbles Kids Museum
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 8:12pm — mmckinley
“Be Healthy. Be Active.” It’s one of the five core content initiatives at Marbles Kids Museum and a driving force behind its exhibits and programs. From local professional sports teams leading drills in Marbles’ main square to kids preparing healthy snacks with produce from Castaway Cove Kids Garden to families trying new activities with take-home Action Cards – Marbles is committed to providing play environments that promote physical activity and healthy choices.