Blog — Healthy Acadia

These Youth Groups are Making a Real Difference in their Communities

These Youth Groups are Making a Real Difference in their Communities

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 28, 2024youth teams, SUPS, vape busters, youth-led, youth engagement, youth emp, inspiring youth leaders, community change makers, positive youth team, Calais City Council, Princeton Elementary

DEA Agents Host Informative Zoom Session for Bar Harbor Fire Department

DEA Agents Host Informative Zoom Session for Bar Harbor Fire Department

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 26, 2024DEA, Bar Harbor Fire Department, fentanyl, carfentanyl, cocaine, street drugs, drug use risks, SUPS, substance prevention, substance use risks, substance use prevention, substance use recovery, substance use disorder, substance use, substance recovery

Vitamins, and Why We Need Them!

Vitamins, and Why We Need Them!

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 24, 2024vitamins, nutrition, healthy eating, healthy eating on a budget, Maine SNAP-Ed, healthy food for all, SB, HFFA, HA

2024 MDI Region Community Health Report Available

2024 MDI Region Community Health Report Available

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonMay 22, 2024MDI, MDI region health needs, MDI health priorities action plan, MDI Community Health Needs Assessment, 2024 health report MDI, HPM, AHE

Machias Savings Bank Supports Community Health with $10,000 Donation to Healthy Acadia

Machias Savings Bank Supports Community Health with $10,000 Donation to Healthy Acadia

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonMay 21, 2024SB, HA, SPR, HPM, BN, HFFA, AHE, MAchias Savings Bank, donation, Washington County, Melissa Moffett Denbow, community health programming

Free Local Vegetables are Within Reach at June 6th Event and at Bar Harbor Farmers’ Market

Free Local Vegetables are Within Reach at June 6th Event and at Bar Harbor Farmers’ Market

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonMay 20, 2024farm to table, farmers' markets, YWCA, free produce, HFFA, food for all, food access, healthy food, senior farmshare, MDI Housing Authority, MDI YWCA

Together We Can Keep Teens Safe This Summer

Together We Can Keep Teens Safe This Summer

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 19, 2024CE, SPR, parents who host, underage drinking, prevent underage drinking, alcohol risks teens

Welcome, Ghobad Vermazani

Welcome, Ghobad Vermazani

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 17, 2024CE, SPR, SB, HA, HFFA, HPE, AHE

Welcome, Angela Samperi

Welcome, Angela Samperi

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 16, 2024CE, SPR, SB, HA, HFFA, HPE, AHE

Tobacco Quit Resources for Those Who Work With Youth

Tobacco Quit Resources for Those Who Work With Youth

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 15, 2024youth tobacco use, my life my quit, quit tobacco resources, tobacco treatment for youth, vaping, youth substance use, SPR, SB

Gateway to Opportunity (G2O) Summer Program Offers Paid Positions for Emerging Professionals and Youth

Gateway to Opportunity (G2O) Summer Program Offers Paid Positions for Emerging Professionals and Youth

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 14, 2024G2O, youth work opportunities, summer jobs for teens, job skills for youth, youth leaders, MYAN, G2O program, SB, SPR HPM

First Cultural Fusion Fest a Resounding Success

First Cultural Fusion Fest a Resounding Success

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 13, 2024HPM, fusion fest, cultural fusion, cultural exchange, celebrating diversity, community, community connection

We All Play a Part in Preventing Measles Resurgence

We All Play a Part in Preventing Measles Resurgence

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 11, 2024measles, measles prevention, vaccines, vaccination

Meet our Washington County Recovery Core Team

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 9, 2024MRC, SPR, substance use recovery, Maine Recovery Core, Washington County, recovery coaches

Nurturing Mental Wellness

Nurturing Mental Wellness

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 8, 2024MHAM2024, mental health awareness, mental health, mental health crisis, mental wellness, mental health resources, SPR, SB, HA, HPM

National Prevention Week - A Celebration of Possibility

National Prevention Week - A Celebration of Possibility

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 8, 2024drug prevention, substance use prevention, SPR, National Prevention Week

Finding Mindfulness Through Gardening

Finding Mindfulness Through Gardening

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonMay 7, 2024mindfulness, monthly mindfulness, gardening, stress, tool for stress reduction

Tai Chi for Health Instructor Certification Course Scheduled for July 27

Tai Chi for Health Instructor Certification Course Scheduled for July 27

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonMay 7, 2024HA, healthy aging, tai chi, tai chi for health, tai chi instructor, HPM, health promotion and management

Free Tai Chi Demonstrations, Workshops Planned for July 28

Free Tai Chi Demonstrations, Workshops Planned for July 28

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonMay 6, 2024tai chi, tai chi for arthritis, tai chi for health, tai chi for fall prevention, free tai chi, free fitness classes, free wellness classes

AmeriCorps Food Security VISTA Opportunities with Healthy Acadia

AmeriCorps Food Security VISTA Opportunities with Healthy Acadia

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonMay 6, 2024HFFA, healthy food for all, AmeriCorps VISTA, Hunger Free America, food secuirty, healthy fooe, food access