by MountainWise | Mar 12, 2018 | Jackson County, Tobacoo Free Living
Written by: Angela Mucci Jackson County made a step towards ensuring healthier lungs this winter! On February 19th Tobacco Prevention Manager Tobin Lee announced that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners passed a vote in favor of making all Jackson County...
by MountainWise | Feb 15, 2016 | MountainWise News
When you think of February, you probably think of Valentine’s Day and all the romantic expressions of love that come with it. Everything is heart-shaped, from the flower arrangements to the boxes of chocolate to the greeting cards. You should also think of your actual...
by MountainWise | Jan 21, 2016 | MountainWise News, Swain County, Uncategorized
Say what? A diagnosis of pre-diabetes could be the best thing to happen to me? The short answer is, a diagnosis of pre-diabetes gives you the opportunity to halt full-blown type 2 diabetes in its tracks. The longer answer is here in this blog post! “How Would I Even...
by MountainWise | Dec 31, 2015 | Haywood County, MountainWise News
Why worksite wellness programs? Because employed people spend approximately 36 percent of their waking hours at work. That makes the worksite an excellent place to influence and encourage healthy behaviors around eating, physical activity, and managing stress. In...
by MountainWise | Dec 14, 2015 | Healthy Eating, Jackson County, MountainWise News
Jackson County Department of Public Health will host a free screening of the documentary film, “Hungry for Change” on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 5PM at the Jackson County Public Library in the Community Room. Light refreshments will also be served. Hungry for...
