This material was originally posted on the Frederick County Workforce Services website. We were given permission to cross-post this blog. Read the original article here. Source: Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, we still need to think about our hearts. Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? Fortunately, everyone can take steps to...
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Staying Healthy and Well During a Pandemic
There’s no doubt that these are strange times we’re living in. Many of us are working remotely for the first time, turning our homes into our child’s classroom, and continuing to care for our families during one of the largest crises in our lifetime. While life may not be completely “normal” for a while, there...
COVID-19 and homeschooling: Your resources for success
By: Dorothy, University of Maryland Extension. This material was originally posted on the UME Blog, Breathing Room. We were given permission to cross-post this blog. Read the original article here. Source: March 2020 has turned quarantine into a verb and millions of parents into homeschool teachers. Welcome to the COVID-19 surprise school-at-home event. The...
COVID-19: Protecting your health and finances
By: Dorothy, University of Maryland Extension. This material was originally posted on the UME Blog, Breathing Room. We were given permission to cross-post this blog. Read the original article here. Source: Questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to swirl through daily updates and new information. How do I stay healthy? How can I...
Make a Grocery Game Plan for a Nutritional & Moneysaving Win
Do you think it’s expensive to buy healthy foods at the grocery store? You’re not alone. Sixty-two percent of shoppers believe healthy food is too expensive to buy. But in fact, one study showed that serving fruits and vegetables for snacks can save you money! That’s because snack-size portions of produce (an apple or banana,...
New ALICE comparisons highlight local health care concerns
By: Heather Mongilio. This material was originally posted on The Frederick News-Post. We were given permission to cross-post this blog. Source: More than half of the families living in the 21788 ZIP code near Thurmont are considered Asset-Limited Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) households. Those households fall above the poverty line but struggle to pay...
Story Path Underway at Urbana District Park
By: Carrie Sorenson. This material was originally posted on The Frederick News-Post. We were given permission to cross-post this blog. Source: “The Story Path began June 16 in the Urbana District Park. It is a series of individual story book pages posted on signs along a sidewalk in the park. Kids can enjoy the...