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Food as medicine? Chesapeake to open “Food Farmacy” in South Norfolk with prescriptions for fruits and veggies

by Healthy Chesapeake | Jun 5, 2019 | News & Events

Imagine you have diabetes or hypertension and you stop in at the doctor's office. As with any appointment, you may leave with a prescription. But instead of pills, you come out with an order for fruits and vegetables.That's the aim of a "Food Farmacy" planned for...

Horticulturist Program at Chesapeake Correctional Facility

by Healthy Chesapeake | May 17, 2019 | News & Events

We are so proud to support the Horticulturist Program at the Chesapeake Correctional Facility. The first class of women have graduated the program with a certificate that will help them join the work force upon release! We are thankful to partner with the Chesapeake...

Give Local 757 Giving Day

by Healthy Chesapeake | Apr 30, 2019 | News & Events

We are excited to announce that we are participating in the 2019 Give Local 757 Giving Day on Tuesday, May 14th! We will dedicate all funds we raise through this campaign to fighting food insecurity in Chesapeake. Will you join us in our effort? You may be surprised...

Community Garden at Cambridge Square Apartments

by Healthy Chesapeake | Apr 16, 2019 | News & Events

A community garden was supposed to boost health at a Chesapeake senior complex. The results were surprising. Please read the great article by The Virginian Pilot capturing our joint efforts at Cambridge Square Senior Apartments and the important outcomes from our...

Healthy Ideas for Youth Group

by Healthy Chesapeake | Mar 22, 2019 | Churches

Get Kids Involved in Healthy Food Choices and Cooking Lots of great recipes at Kids Health and Super Healthy Kids websites! The Daily Meal offers ideas for healthy and fun food options for birthday parties. Jamie Oliver offers his tips for healthy party food for kids....

Ideas for Anyone

by Healthy Chesapeake | Mar 22, 2019 | Anyone

Recycle We have a great community partner in AskHRGreen, a public awareness program of the 17 cities and counties of Hampton Roads administered through the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC), which encourages environmental stewardship among all...

Healthy Activities for Churches

by Healthy Chesapeake | Mar 22, 2019 | Churches

We are blessed to work with so many wonderful faith based organizations and churches in our area. It is the perfect gathering place for every community, and an effective outreach tool to those in need. Start a Food Pantry Garden We currently have a production garden...

Healthy Activities for 55 and Older

by Healthy Chesapeake | Mar 22, 2019 | 55 and Older

Check Your City’s Recreational Resource Guides We have a great partner in The City of Chesapeake, which offers a “55 and Better” program full of activities, exercise and health programs. Ensure That you Get Vaccinated As a person ages, infectious diseases become a...

Healthy Ideas for Businesses

by Healthy Chesapeake | Mar 22, 2019 | Businesses

Encourage exerciseTurn your office into an active campus. If you can make changes at your facility, consider offering covered, secure bike parking for commuters. Or provide showering facilities and locker rooms for employees who wish to workout at lunch. Can’t make...