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FEATURED PROGRAM
Off and running at the Health & Fitness Expo
This annual event is put on by community partners and local businesses, with support from the Verdant Health Commission, to promote health and fitness to families that live in South Snohomish County. Kid-friendly activities, interactive booths, health screenings, a kids fun run and a 5K run/walk are all planned for the Saturday, May 14 FREE event from 9 a.m. to noon at the Edmonds School District Stadium, 7600 212th Street SW in Edmonds.
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TIPS & INFO
Youth mental health issues are common — learn more
Snohomish County is supporting families’ needs regarding youth mental health and is coordinating its first Children & Youth Mental Wellness Fair, a FREE family event taking place on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Evergreen Middle School in Everett. There will be drop-in presentations on a number of mental health topics, movies, music and speaker/former NFL player Trent Shelton. According to the US Surgeon General, one in five children will suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition each year. Learn what you can do to support our youth at this event.
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Debunking 10 aging myths
Many older Americans lead healthy, interesting, and productive lives well into their later years. But that’s not what we usually hear about. Instead, the emphasis is often on the limitations people experience as they get older from problems as varied as falls, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. The result is that we tend to have a bleak picture of getting older. Fortunately, the future can be far brighter.
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What to do instead of eating lunch at your desk
The next time the lunch bell tolls, step away from the screen and take a break.
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NEWS
Verdant's newsletter is coming to a mailbox near you
Twice a year, the Verdant Health Commission prints and distributes a newsletter to homes in our service area of South Snohomish County, and the Spring 2016 edition will be arriving in mailboxes this week. Learn about our programs, classes, and other opportunities to improve your health and well-being. Take a sneak peek by opening the PDF and viewing it now.
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