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November

8 Outdoor Family-Friendly Holiday Activities to Try This Year By: Meagan Young, Health Program Supervisor The holiday break is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with family while enjoying the great outdoor spaces St. Petersburg has to offer. If you are looking to start a new outdoor holiday tradition this year, look no further as our city has many options to get you out in the fresh air. Check out these outdoor activities to spark ideas for creating new holiday traditions

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Healthier Together, Public Health
15
November

  Ready, set, glow! The annual Fit City 5K and 1-mile walk returns to downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday, January 28, 2023.   Healthy St. Pete, a division of the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department, is hosting the 6th annual Glow in the Park themed event with activities for all ages starting at 5:30 p.m. in North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL.   Fit City encourages the community to come together and promote health and wellness in St. Petersburg. Information

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11
October

This is a fun and simple recipe that kids love to help prepare. Kids of all ages will love to enjoy some warm, fresh baked cookies and learning to follow a recipe! Try it at home and click here to join our Healthy St. Pete Facebook group for more healthy news and tips.  Use #HealthyStPete on Instagram and follow @StPeteParksRec. Want to learn more about the Fresh Rec Stop program and our recipes?  Click here to see when Chef Melissa is scheduled

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22
September

The below blog post is brought to you by our health partners and wellness warriors at Replenish Thyself  The human body is made-up of trillions of cells that are living and need to be treated a particularly way in order to function optimally and perform for a long period of time. Isn’t this remarkable? Knowing the foods that are put into your mouth can dictate how well you perform, how good you feel, and the future of your health? The science of

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Healthier Together, Public Health
23
May

By: Brandon McIntosh, Health Educator, Florida Department of Health - Pinellas   As a Health Educator for the School-Based Health Centers through the Department of Health in Pinellas County, I educate students about health and nutrition while working to promote healthy behaviors. My work also joins key stakeholders in working towards addressing the concerns of youth in Pinellas County. The School-Based Health Centers work to address barriers for students and families in Pinellas County.   The goal of the School-Based Health Center program is

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Children's Health, Summer Programming
12
May

Mental health resources are endless, but figuring out where to start and knowing where to look can be hard. Your family's mental health is just as important as your mental health. Keep reading for an insightful blog from Justin McClain with Home Again Counseling that walks through the steps of finding the right counselor for your teen in St. Petersburg. By: Justin McClain, LCSW Co Owner/ Therapist Healthier Together Ambassador   "Finding a mental health counselor for your teen is hard. Finding the “right”

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Healthier Together, Public Health
12
May

  The Healthy St. Pete mission is to build a culture of health by making the healthy choice the easy choice through a collaborative, community effort. Healthy Helper volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks throughout the year including: Promotional Events Get Fit St. Pete Classes Fit City 5K Healthier Together Workshops Neighborhood Association Communication Food Pantries

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