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Make Family Health a Priority This Summer
For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park, or [...]
Millions of Adolescents Are at Risk and More Work Is Needed
Data from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) show that at least 14 million young people aged 13 to 15 years across the [...]
Personalizing Diabetes Prevention: A True Story
The following is a story from Deborah Manasco, a Montgomery diabetes prevention program participant. Deborah Manasco I joined a diabetes prevention [...]
Increased Risk of COVID-19 Lung Disease Tied to Smoking & Vaping
The U.S. has been greatly affected with the outbreak of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that COVID-19 is [...]
Don’t Let Staying at Home Put a Stop to Healthy Routines
Social distancing, self-isolation, quarantine, this is a time when getting outside is just not possible. When that’s the case, you may be tempted [...]
Taking Care of Your Heart Says “I Love You” On Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, many will say “I love you” with flowers, candy, or a fancy evening out. But there’s another way you can [...]
5 Things African Americans Need to Know About Prediabetes
This Black History Month, understand your health history and reshape your destiny, especially when it comes to prediabetes. As an African American, there [...]
Nationwide Launch of CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation Initiative
This month, CDC released new maps that highlight geographic and racial/ethnic disparities in physical inactivity in the U.S. State and territory-level estimates of [...]
Say “NO” To Diabetes In 2020
Have you thought about your resolutions for the new year? This year, put healthy living at the top of your list. You don’t [...]
Make Family Health a Priority This Summer
For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park, or [...]
Millions of Adolescents Are at Risk and More Work Is Needed
Data from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) show that at least 14 million young people aged 13 to 15 years across the [...]
Personalizing Diabetes Prevention: A True Story
The following is a story from Deborah Manasco, a Montgomery diabetes prevention program participant. Deborah Manasco I joined a diabetes prevention [...]
Increased Risk of COVID-19 Lung Disease Tied to Smoking & Vaping
The U.S. has been greatly affected with the outbreak of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that COVID-19 is [...]
Don’t Let Staying at Home Put a Stop to Healthy Routines
Social distancing, self-isolation, quarantine, this is a time when getting outside is just not possible. When that’s the case, you may be tempted [...]
Taking Care of Your Heart Says “I Love You” On Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, many will say “I love you” with flowers, candy, or a fancy evening out. But there’s another way you can [...]
5 Things African Americans Need to Know About Prediabetes
This Black History Month, understand your health history and reshape your destiny, especially when it comes to prediabetes. As an African American, there [...]
Nationwide Launch of CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation Initiative
This month, CDC released new maps that highlight geographic and racial/ethnic disparities in physical inactivity in the U.S. State and territory-level estimates of [...]
Say “NO” To Diabetes In 2020
Have you thought about your resolutions for the new year? This year, put healthy living at the top of your list. You don’t [...]
Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Testimonial Spotlight: Olga
An Inspiration to Her Family: Olga’s Journey to Better Health When Olga Aguirre’s husband got sick, she dedicated herself to taking care of [...]
The Great American Smokeout
What is the Great American Smokeout? For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on [...]
The Surgeon General’s Call To Action To Control Hypertension
Nearly half of U.S. adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure, and only about 1 in 4 of those individuals has their [...]
Request for Proposals: Evaluation
Background The Wellness Coalition is seeking an individual or organization to provide professional services in support of the REACH Cooperative Agreement with the [...]
Request for Proposals: Healthy Corner Stores
Background The Wellness Coalition is seeking assistance with professional program implementation/continuation of services in Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties that will increase access [...]
Open Position: RN Consultant – Cardiovascular Program
Position Title: RN Consultant - Cardiovascular Program Reports To: HeartLink Program Coordinator This is a contract consulting position for approximately 5 hours per [...]
The Wellness Coalition Receives Grant From Astrazeneca Healthcare Foundation
The Wellness Coalition One of Nine Innovative Heart Health Organizations From Across the Country to Receive Grant From Astrazeneca Healthcare Foundation. The Wellness [...]
Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Testimonial Spotlight: Gina
Motivate the Men in Your Family to Take Care of Their Health As a grandmother, mother, wife, daughter, or sister, you are a [...]