Celebrating Pride Month: June and the LGBTQ+ Community
By Rhenelle Mc Sween-Navarro, Health Program Specialist June is a month of celebration, visibility, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. It's Pride Month, a time to honor the progress made toward equality, reflect on the struggles still faced, and show solidarity in the ongoing fight for human rights. Pride Month was first celebrated to mark the Stonewall Riots of June 1969 in New York City, an event that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Since then, Pride events, parades, and activism
Aging with Intention: Living Well at Every Stage
By Dakota Priest, Community Health Leader Healthy aging isn’t a destination, it’s a daily commitment to physical vitality, emotional resilience, and meaningful connection. With each year, we gain wisdom, experience, and perspective. But to fully enjoy the benefits of growing older, we must invest in our health and well-being. Summer is the Season to Thrive Longer days and warmer weather make summer an ideal time to lean in to healthy habits. Whether it's getting outside more, catching up with friends, or focusing on
Fresh Rec Stop Recipe of the Month: Mangonada
By Garrett Simpson, NASM-CNC, Community Health Leader Cool down with this refreshing mangonada, a vibrant Mexican inspired treat made with ripe frozen mango and lime juice. If you really want to spice it up, you can garnish it with chamoy and Tajin. Mangos are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants which will help boost your immunity while the lime juice adds a citrusy kick. This colorful drink is a perfect way to enjoy a hot day! Did you know that you can
Celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day with Healthy St. Pete
By Meagan Young, CPRP, CTRS, Health Program Supervisor Each year on the second Saturday in June, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) invites families across the country to come together and celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day. This is a national initiative promoting the role of parks and recreation in keeping communities active, engaged, and well. Family Health & Fitness Day is a reminder of the countless ways parks and recreation spaces contribute to our physical and mental health. It’s the