On Wednesday, Sept. 11, President Trump announced that his administration plans to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes nationwide. Learn more about the administration’s plans here. CADCA applauds this proposal and will continue to monitor this situation and update our coalitions as more news breaks.
July 10, 2019, 11:57 AM CDT By Erika Edwards Addictions to electronic cigarettes are derailing the dreams of promising young athletes, leaving them struggling to breathe, keep up with their teammates and find motivation to practice. Take Cade Beauparlant, 18, of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Beauparlant first laced up hockey skates when he was just a few […]
New study shows SHIP boosting Minnesota employers’ workplace wellness efforts Employers participating in Minnesota’s Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) overwhelmingly reported positive changes in healthy eating and physical activity among their employees, according to a new study conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). These findings are encouraging for employers looking to improve workers’ […]
School’s out and there are three words you dread to hear this summer. I am bored. Worry not! We have your ultimate list of 45 fun and healthy activities you can do with your kids this summer. Best news yet? All of these ideas are designed to encourage your kids to learn what you already […]
When the temperature goes up in the summer months, exercising outside can become challenging. Even heat-loving, sun-seeking exercisers can become overheated when the sun is beaming down in the heat of the day. For more on this article: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/how-to-stay-active-in-warm-weather
[youtube http://youtube.com/w/?v=nmFWWV8LfB4] Tobacco use among youth in Isanti County has been a growing problem, specifically e-cigarettes and vapes. At Cambridge Isanti High school, one in three 11th grade students uses e-cigarettes. Two out of three 18 year olds were asked to purchase e-cigarettes for younger kids, making tobacco even more accessible. As the high levels […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s Safe Routes to School program ranks third best in the nation, according to the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. The state ranks just behind California and Washington. The Safe Routes to School National Partnership issued “Making Strides: 2018 State Report Cards on Support for Walking, Bicycling and Active […]
By American Council on Exercise By Debi Pillarella Are the winter blues wearing you down? Is that usual treadmill routine getting old? Good news—spring has arrived! It’s time to take advantage of the rising temperatures and longer days. Before you head outside to liven up your workout routine, review the following options for safe, effective and […]
Since it is cold outside, and the majority of adults spend most of their day at work and the work environment has a significant potential to influence health, the Isanti County Wellness committee created a solution for employees to be active on their breaks. The Isanti County Wellness Committee put together fit boxes for the […]
The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) community-led health improvement efforts are getting a $27.2 million funding boost from the Minnesota’s Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), a state and locally-funded partnership now operating in all 87 counties. Partners in Healthy Living leads the local SHIP efforts for Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. For a […]
