When COVID-19 struck, Every Neighborhood Partnership teamed up with local agencies in the Valley to expand food distribution, provide access to diapers and formula, and help struggling families make ends meet. Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke with the Fresno-based organization’s executive director, Artie Padilla, about his approach to community …
Read More »“Building Healthy Communities” Highlighted In Book About Challenging Health Disparities
If you’re a regular Valley Public Radio listener, you probably already know that your health depends a lot on where you live. But just 10 years ago, that field of research was still emerging. One of the first journalists to tackle that issue in depth was Suzanne Bohan, at that …
Read More »Living in Merced County makes finding healthy food harder for some, analysis says
If you’re living in Merced County, chances are unhealthy food is going to be a lot easier to find than nutritional food. In some Merced and Los Banos neighborhoods, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Healthy pregnancy tips from the CDC
The CDC shares a few tips for a healthy pregnancy, including taking care of yourself and talking to your doctor. You should also get vaccinated against whooping cough and the flu during each pregnancy. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study Suggests Fresno Summer Camp Promotes Healthy Lifestyles
A new study says a Fresno-area summer camp may help children at risk for obesity adopt healthier lifestyles. According to the study, families who participated in the Healthy Lifestyle and Fitness Camp in Fresno consumed more fruits and vegetables at home, and their children measured steady weight loss. This was …
Read More »Diggin’ In: Hospital’s farmers market, healthy choice
A farmers market at a hospital may seem like a strange fit. Riverside Regional Medical Center however, views it as another way of helping people get healthier and happier. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Culinary Academy teaches fifth-, sixth-graders about healthy recipes
Food safety and healthy grocery shopping habits taught Creativity to add and subtract ingredients in recipes encouraged Students learn how to create place settings and center pieces … Click to Continue »
Read More »Young Merced chefs get a taste for healthy cooking
Competition featured elementary and junior high students Students developed, prepared original healthy dishes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Beat the heat, and stay healthy this summer
Dr. AM Amiana offers advice for how to stay healthy during brutal summer heat.
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