Healthy Acadia to Host Community Gatherings During National Public Health Week
For Immediate Release Please
Date: March 17, 2025
Program Contact: Shoshona Smith, Development Director, Healthy Acadia, shoshona@healthyacadia.org, (207) 667-7171
Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, Healthy Acadia, tracey@healthyacadia.org, (207) 667-7171
Healthy Acadia to Host Community Gatherings During National Public Health Week
Hancock and Washington counties, Maine — Healthy Acadia will host a series of community gatherings in Hancock and Washington counties during National Public Health Week, April 7-13, 2025. These events offer a chance to learn more about Healthy Acadia’s role as a nonprofit public health organization serving Maine’s Hancock and Washington counties, as well as the various health and wellness resources available.
Event Details:
Wednesday, April 9: Wabanaki Culture Center, 39 Union Street, Calais
Thursday, April 10: Machias Savings Bank Education Center, 1 Colonial Way, Machias
Friday, April 11: Healthy Acadia, 77 Beechland Road, Ellsworth
All sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
These gatherings are free and open to the public. Community members are invited to join for refreshments and a great opportunity to connect with neighbors. Attendees are encouraged to share their health priorities and ideas, helping to shape local health initiatives.
RSVPs are encouraged to assist with better planning and to keep everyone updated on weather-related changes. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/BrunchAndInfo, email events@healthyacadia.org, or call 207-667-7171. TFor those unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions butinterested in learning how to get involved with Healthy Acadia, are encouraged to go to bit.ly/HAGetInvolved.
National Public Health Week is an annual event organized by the American Public Health Association (APHA). It takes place during the first week of April and focuses on raising awareness about important health issues in communities across the United States.
Each day during National Public Health Week, APHA highlights different public health topics, like mental health, disease prevention, and healthcare access. The goal is to encourage people to take action for their own health and help others in their community stay healthy. National Public Health Week also aims to promote healthier lifestyles and better policies to support public health for everyone. This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week. To explore APHA’s priority areas and fact sheets for 2025, visit https://nphw.org/themes-and-facts.
Healthy Acadia is a 501c3 nonprofit community health organization working to build vibrant communities and make it easier for all people to lead healthy lives throughout Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s health initiatives, visit www.healthyacadia.org.
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