Join us virtually for the livestreamed grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Bike Safe Play Court on our Facebook page. The Bike Safe Play Court is a public traffic garden located at the Hagerstown YMCA. A traffic garden is a painted streetscape that gives children a safe place away from traffic to learn how to […]
Prevent type 2 diabetes with this free lifestyle change program offered online! The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. It can help people cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half! In this year-long program, you will work with a trained lifestyle […]
Join us for a virtual meeting to celebrate the 2020 Healthy Business Challenge winners and kick off the 2021 Healthy Business Challenge on Tuesday, December 22nd at 12:00pm! Anyone interested in learning more about the Healthy Business Challenge or signing up is welcome to participate! The challenge is open to any organization with a location […]
What is Harm Reduction and Harm Reduction Works? Harm Reduction believes in the autonomy and agency of people to make their own choices. Harm Reduction values kindness, compassion and respect, especially as people explore what works and does not work as well in their lives. Harm Reduction practice creates an unconditional loving context to relate […]
"Hunt for BIG Tobacco Marketing Tricks" March 20 - March 26, 2021 Find the clues on the Scavenger Hunt PDF to find "BIG Tobacco" marketing tricks. Snap a picture a submit it to the Washington Goes Purple Facebook page by messenger. Please include your name and email address with each entry. Prizes will be drawn […]
View flyer Did you know that 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, and most of them do not know it? Find out if you're at risk, by taking the risk test. If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, now is the time to take charge of your health and […]
View flyer Bring your kids and their bicycles and helmets to the Bike Rodeo at the Bike Safe Play Court, located at the Hagerstown YMCA, for a fun event to help kids learn and practice bicycle safety skills on Saturday, May 15th. Drop in any time between 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Activities will include […]
Prevent type 2 diabetes with this free lifestyle change program offered online! The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. It can help people cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half! In this year-long program, you will work with a trained lifestyle […]
The Washington County Health Department has a FREE lifestyle change program! This program can help you prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Find out how to eat healthy and add physical activity to your day. Learn to manage stress and how to stay motivated. Enjoy working with a lifestyle coach and group members for 1 […]
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, the Tobacco Free for Life Program is sponsoring a family friendly event at Hagerstown’s City Park to celebrate World No Tobacco Day. From 4:30pm – 6:30pm, participants will visit vendor tables where they will participate in a tobacco prevention activity and get their “passport” signed. After completing the vendor walk, […]
Register by Calling: 301-790-8675 1 out of 3 American Adults has prediabetes. You can make changes now to improve your health and prevent Type 2 Diabetes! About this Class Being overweight and underactive puts you at risk for developing prediabetes and diabetes. The Good news.....with small weekly changes you can reverse this. WCHD is […]
Every New Year, many jump on the bandwagon of weight loss. Healthy Washington County has a great opportunity to help you get started! The Go For Bold Pledge & Plunge begins with you pre-registering for a Jan. 1, 2023, event with the cold water in Lake Royer at Fort Ritchie in Cascade, Md. You'll register […]
