Healthy Franklin County Blog

Walking Club at Lillian S. Besore Memorial Library in Greencastle May is a powerful month. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and Physical Activity Awareness Month, reminding us that caring for our minds and caring for our bodies are deeply connected. This year, we’re launching Move for Mental Health—a month‑long invitation to come together as a community and take intentional steps toward well‑being. When life feels heavy, movement can be a meaningful way forward. And when we

Over the past several months, Franklin County residents came together for Tap Talks: The True Cost of Living , a community learning series designed to unpack the affordability crisis shaping everyday life. As the series comes to a close, one thing is clear: while the sessions have ended, the conversations—and the work ahead—are just beginning. Led by anti‑poverty expert and SCCAP CEO Megan Shreve and SCCAP At Home Housing Coalition Coordinator Alana Anderson, Tap Talks brough

This spring, the Franklin County Library System is stepping into a new role—quite literally—as it launches walking clubs across the County. The initiative grew out of the Healthy Franklin County Nutrition & Physical Activity Taskforce, a group committed to creating accessible opportunities for residents to move more, eat well, and live well. With libraries located throughout Franklin County, the Library System is uniquely positioned to promote community health. Libraries have

Healthy Franklin County is promoting Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania (EWAP), a free, virtual, 8-week walk ing challenge this spring . This program is great for worksites, schools, community groups, and individuals and is coordinated by Penn State Cooperative Extension (PSCE). The program runs from April 6 to June 1, 2026 . The registration deadline is April 3, 2026 for the walking program. Participants must register HERE. Healthy Franklin County will be pr

With two sessions now complete, the Tap Talks: The True Cost of Living series is already sparking powerful conversation, reflection, and motivation among Franklin County residents. The series, led by anti-poverty expert and SCCAP CEO Megan Shreve, is drawing a diverse group of community members who want to better understand the affordability crisis — and what they can do to help. Across both sessions, one theme has surfaced again and again: the rising cost of living isn’t th

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania are temporarily paused. As of October 16, no additional SNAP payments will be issued until the federal government reopens and funding is restored. This means November benefits and new approvals made after October 16 will not be paid until the shutdown ends.

Healthy Franklin County (HFC) is hosting the Franklin County Health Summit on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 , at Wilson College . This free,...

Healthy Franklin County is now accepting nominations for its Community Health Champion Awards , which will be announced at the Franklin...

Healthy Franklin County is promoting the Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania (EWAP), a free, virtual, 8-week walk ing challenge this...

In response to the growing mental health crisis, Healthy Franklin County and the Mental Health Association of Franklin/Fulton Counties ...

For the 18th consecutive summer, WellSpan and local libraries across central Pennsylvania are launching an interactive, outdoor scavenger...

Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves in public conversations, helping break down stigma and encouraging open...

Healthy Franklin County is proud to present a free community screening of the documentary Common Ground on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from...

Healthy Franklin County is promoting the Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania, a free, virtual, 8-week walk ing challenge this ...

Be on the lookout for purple lights and ribbons on display throughout Franklin County in town centers, storefronts and porches during...

Have you taken time to check in on yourself lately? Many of us are so busy that we forget to stop and evaluate how we’re feeling, both...

Whether it’s meeting an important deadline for work, trying to get your kids to bed, or finishing the grocery list for the week, stress...

As a society, we’re typically told that we should eat better to keep our bodies healthy. That we should stay at a healthy weight. This...

When is the last time you thought about your heart health? Many of us can forget how important our heart is and how serious the...

Another year gone, another year to start fresh on a healthier you! If you’re looking to make changes to your lifestyle, whether big or...