Healthy Franklin County Blog

When is the last time you got a good night’s sleep? Have you noticed that you’re feeling run down or in a bad mood lately? Odds are it...

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

When is the last time you took time for yourself? Has it been a while? Take 30 seconds now to close your eyes and just breathe. Your...

Did you know that 4 in 5 employees report that workplace stress affects their relationships with friends, family and coworkers? Now more...

Submitted by Jay Eury, Extension Educator, Energy, Business & Community Vitality Team with Penn State Cooperative Extension What’s a tool...

Looking to get outdoors more this summer? The GO! (Get Outdoors) Franklin County Program can help get you moving with local trails to...

Did you know that regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health? Being active benefits...

As an employer, you can help improve the health of your employees and create healthier communities by promoting physical activity in your...

The Healthy Franklin County behavioral health and physical activity task forces have been working together over the last several weeks to...

Looking to improve your health by eating better? What better way to kick-off spring and National Nutrition Month® than by developing...

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults has high blood pressure? However, according to the CDC, only 1 in 4 adults has their blood pressure under...

2023 has arrived and that means that WellSpan Health and community partners are ready to kick off the 3rd Annual Winter STREAK program on...

As we continue to work our way through COVID and now flu season, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has also reared its ugly head with...

At its triennial health summit held on October 20 at Wilson College, Healthy Franklin County recognized residents and organizations who...

Did you know that November is Diabetes Prevention Awareness Month? According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 10 Americans have Type 2...

Healthy Franklin County (HFC) is hosting the Franklin County Health Summit on October 20th at Wilson College. The free event will feature...

Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Suicide is a...

Healthy Franklin County, a local health improvement coalition, is accepting nominations for the inaugural Community Health Champion...

Where does the time go? Another school year is almost upon us and while your attention may be on making sure your child has their...

The month of May is physical activity awareness month and mental health awareness month. Healthy Franklin County is coordinating an...