June is National Papaya Month!!

Fresh or frozen papaya is great in smoothies https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/myplate-cnpp/batido-smoothie
and as a yogurt or oatmeal topping https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/fruit-salad-jicama

Enjoy these couple recipes from ChooseMyPlate.gov

See the June Worksite Wellness Newsletter
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/WhctKJVRLGNzmLMjpnTvxphtrHVWwRMBmnwmtXGkxlSLbBfPGjgPsJMgwCrPltFJPVHRthl

WELCOA put together this quick look at the main takeaways from a recent workplace wellness study: https://www.welcoa.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/welcoa-5-key-takeaways-from-impact-of-workplace-wellness-study.pdf.pdf

A new documentary titled “Game Changers”, takes an in depth look at moving to a more plant based diet.. Take a look: http://gamechangersmovie.com/

The movie follows James Wilks, mixed martial arts fighter and champion on his quest to speed healing following near career ending injuries. He started researching nutritional support for athletes, esp…[Read more]

Allegany County Health Department will now be offering a satellite PrEP clinic at the FSU Brady Health Center by appointment only. Please call 301-759-5138 to schedule an appointment.

We cannot easily forecast how severe each tick season will be. However, we do know that every year hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by ticks and get sick. Therefore, people should be aware that ticks could be in the areas where they live, work and play. Everyone should take steps to help protect themselves and their loved ones, including…[Read more]

April is Emotional Well-being Month!! Emotional well-being is essential to your overall health. Positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, cope with the stressors of life, and work productively. But when the stressors of life are overwhelming, your emotional health can be challenged. Here are a few stress management…[Read more]