Healthy Eating & Active Living: HEAL

 The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) is an emerging community-driven coalition addressing priority health issues for St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Joining the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is free and all interested organizations and community members are welcome. For information on the four priority health issues and corresponding local action check out the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Newsletter.

Aug. 3 – 9, 2014 is “National Farmers Market Week,” when the USDA celebrates our nation’s thousands of farmers markets, farmers who make them possible and the communities that host them. That would be Southern Maryland.

There are thousands of farmers markets across the country offering fresh, affordable, convenient, and healthful products directly from the farm. Visit the southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission’s SMADC website for information and guides on locally grown foods.

The Healthy Eating & Active Living Living Action Team will meet on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 from 1 – 2 pm. Please join us at the St. Mary’s County Health Department to assist in planning the direction of HEAL initiatives in St. Mary’s County.

Discover what is just outside the door or around the corner while walking your way to wellness. The “More To Explore” Passport Program encourages all in St. Mary’s County to get outside and enjoy a combination of parks, historic sites, a walkabout through Leonardtown and a farmer’s market. Pick up your passport at any St. Mary’s library. Take a rubbing at each site and be eligible for prizes and awards. Get outside and explore! Share Your Adventure on Facebook Passports are also available online on the Healthy Eating Active Living page of the HSMP Website!