Worcester Health offering Worcester Wellness Weigh summer classes

Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department is kicking off the warmer months by offering new online classes through a program titled, Worcester Wellness Weigh (WWW). This program is supported by a grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. WWW is a free, technology-based, healthy lifestyle and weight loss program designed specifically for families who are ready to work together to lose weight, eat healthier, increase physical activity, and improve their overall health.

Worcester Health requests mini grant proposals from community partners

Snow Hill, MD – As part of the Farm to Library: Preventing Diabetes in Worcester County Program in 2022, the Worcester County Health Department is requesting mini grant proposals from community partners to serve as Physical Activity Champions. Original funding was provided by CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield that supports the project. Farm to Library addresses some of the primary drivers of type 2 diabetes through community gardening, grocery store tours, health literacy, financial literacy, physical activity, cooking classes, and expanded access to the National Diabetes Prevention Program.