Healthy Chesapeake News & Resources

Healthy Chesapeake Program Highlighted in Improving Type 2 Diabetes

by Healthy Chesapeake | Oct 3, 2024 | News & Events

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) remains a significant global health challenge. Several factors may be influencing this increase, including increasing rates of obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, unhealthy dietary behaviors and genetic factors. As T2D worsens over time, it...

Healthy Chesapeake Partners with CRH on Mobile Clinic

by Healthy Chesapeake | Aug 26, 2024 | Anyone, Community Groups

Mobile Clinic to Serve Underserved Communities The new mobile clinic is the result of a partnership between Chesapeake Regional and Healthy Chesapeake to bring medical and mental health services to underserved communities in South Norfolk, Deep Creek and Western...

2024 Annual Report

by Healthy Chesapeake | Aug 26, 2024 | Anyone

2024 Annual ReportAs we think about our work and our lives over this past year, we are reminded about how we are all interconnected. The South African word for this is “Ubuntu,” which is roughly translated as “humanity” or “I am because we are.” Ubuntu is the belief...

Spiced Pear and Apple Cider

by Healthy Chesapeake | Dec 12, 2023 | Anyone, Recipes

Ingredients: 3 large apples 3 large pears 2 oranges 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 4 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 1 whole nutmeg ¼ cup maple syrup Water to cover the fruit (about 6-8 cups) Preparation: Wash the apples, pears, and oranges, scrub well, no need to...

by Healthy Chesapeake | Dec 12, 2023 | News & Events

We are so pleased to be highlighted in the inaugural I Partner with My Public Library Awards for 2023. Thank you so much to Melissa at the Chesapeake Public Library for the beautiful nomination and what superb company to be in with the other Honorable Mention Award...

Healthy Chesapeake Annual Report 2023

by Healthy Chesapeake | Jul 21, 2023 | Uncategorized

As we reflect on the work of our staff, volunteers, partners, and community members over this past year, we are struck by all that was accomplished together. We are both honored and privileged to be part of many lives. We hope this report reflects our lives together...

Start talking about mental health!

by Healthy Chesapeake | May 24, 2023 | Anyone, Community Groups, Neighborhood Associations / Civic Leagues

During Mental Health Awareness Month and all throughout the year, it can be hard to talk about mental health. Get tips on starting the conversation with your friends, loved ones and your community: samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk. Do you know someone who is...

It’s Strawberry Season!

by Healthy Chesapeake | May 24, 2023 | Anyone, Recipes

Who doesn't love strawberries? Strawberries are very healthy, containing many antioxidants and vitamins. They’re also low in calories, containing only about 32 calories per half a cup. For more information, read Strawberries 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits...

by Healthy Chesapeake | Apr 18, 2023 | Anyone, Recipes

We were pleased to present this Elote en vaso – Mexican Street Corn Salad at Chesapeake's Spring Into Health Fair in April. Learn how to make it with this simple recipe! It's DELICIOUS and your family will thank you!